AtkinsRéalis Chosen to Support the Surrey Langley SkyTrain Extension in British Columbia

MONTREAL, Aug. 20, 2024 /CNW/ - AtkinsRéalis Group Inc. (TSX: ATRL), a world-class engineering services and nuclear company with offices around the world, was chosen by the Province of British Columbia (B.C.) to deliver the Systems and Trackwork for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain (SLS) project in Canada. This project will be delivered alongside Western Pacific Enterprises Ltd under the Transit Integrators BC Joint Venture.

The SLS will extend the existing Expo Line by 16 km of elevated track, primarily along Fraser Highway, from King George Station in Surrey to 203 Street in the City of Langley, and will include eight stations and three transit exchanges. As the first rapid transit extension south of the Fraser River in 30 years, the SLS aims to accommodate the rapid population growth and increased demand for transit services in the region.  

"This important government contract is crucial to supporting British Columbia's economic growth and will play a major role in enhancing transportation connectivity and accessibility in the region, as well as providing a sustainable and efficient transportation solution for its communities," said Ian L. Edwards, President and Chief Executive Officer of AtkinsRéalis. "We remain committed to delivering cutting-edge solutions for world-class transportation systems."

"The project win is a testament to our global transportation expertise, combined with our impressive track record of successfully delivering transit infrastructure development projects in Metro Vancouver and across Canada," said Stéphanie Vaillancourt, President, Canada at AtkinsRéalis. "We look forward to working collaboratively with our client and our joint venture partner on a priority project for British Columbia, while deepening mutually beneficial client relationships and expanding our foothold in Western Canada."

The scope of the SLS Systems and Trackwork Contract to be delivered by AtkinsRéalis and its joint venture partner includes the design and installation of the trackwork, power rail and linear induction motor (LIM) rail system, communications, automated train control, and power propulsion equipment.

AtkinsRéalis has successfully delivered the Millennium Line and Evergreen Extension in Metro Vancouver as well as the Canada Line in Vancouver/Richmond.

About AtkinsRéalis  

Created by the integration of long-standing organizations dating back to 1911, AtkinsRéalis is a world-class engineering services and nuclear company dedicated to engineering a better future for our planet and its people. We create sustainable solutions that connect people, data and technology to transform the world's infrastructure and energy systems. We deploy global capabilities locally to our clients and deliver unique end-to-end services across the whole life cycle of an asset including consulting, advisory & environmental services, intelligent networks & cybersecurity, design & engineering, procurement, project & construction management, operations & maintenance, decommissioning and capital. The breadth and depth of our capabilities are delivered to clients in strategic sectors such as Engineering Services, Nuclear and Capital.  News and information are available at www.atkinsrealis.com or follow us on LinkedIn. 

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