Results

A water study focuses on any waterway above ground (surface water), including streams, rivers, lakes, wetlands and man-made reservoirs. Surface waterways are mainly fed by snowmelt and rainfall runoff and play a key role in the water cycle.

Landscape field studies aim to better understand how the visible, acoustic, and lighting dimensions of the territory are experienced on a daily basis by local communities. By documenting these elements, including through photographic and drone surveys, landscape studies provide an essential basis for assessing the project’s potential effects and guiding design choices to improve the integration of the railway into the surrounding environment.

Reptile field studies will focus on documenting and understanding the turtle, snake, and lizard populations in specific areas.
Photo by Alison Forde

At Alto and Cadence, we draw on international experience from some of the world's most advanced rail systems, and the people who built them. We have both played key roles in planning and delivering major high-speed rail projects in Spain and in France.