Ricardo plc, founded in 1915 and headquartered in Shoreham-by-Sea, UK, is a global engineering and environmental consultancy specializing in the transport, energy, and environment sectors. The company offers a comprehensive range of services, including strategic consulting, engineering design, and environmental solutions, serving industries such as automotive, rail, energy, and defense. Ricardo is committed to sustainability and innovation, focusing on clean energy and low-carbon technologies to address global challenges. With a global presence, Ricardo collaborates with clients worldwide to deliver cutting-edge solutions that drive efficiency and performance.
Ricardo has been chosen by the Government of South Australia’s Department for Infrastructure and Transport (DIT) to determine the most appropriate traction power technologies for routes on the Adelaide Metro rail network, the public transport rail system serving the city and its surrounding region.
Ricardo has been appointed by Hitachi Rail STS Canada to provide Independent Safety Assessment (ISA) support for the build and launch of services on Toronto’s Ontario Line.
Ricardo has been appointed as ‘Shadow Operations Consultant’ for the construction of a 15km route between the province of Rizal and the central business district in eastern Manila.
Ricardo has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Cordel Group PLC, a transport technology specialist, to collaborate in bringing its products to the global rail market.
The FLIRT3 Limburg multi-system trainsets from Stadler will be operating in Belgium end 2023. Stadler has requested Ricardo Certification to test and certify the trainsets against the requirements applicable in Belgium.
Ricardo has achieved Designated Body (DeBo) status in Ireland. Awarded by the Commission for Railway Regulation (CRR) in Ireland, it follows a rigorous assessment process and allows Ricardo to check compliance against the National Rules for railways in Ireland.
Ricardo experts to ensure globally-recognised RAMS techniques are applied during design and build of Metro Line 3, a new monorail system for Panama's metro network.