'Working to progress the scheme at pace': Canadian engineering giant appointed to deliver next phase of Belfast Glider expansion
AtkinsRéalis has secured a key role on Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2, which will extend the successful Glider network into north and south Belfast
Canadian company AtkinsRéalis has been appointed to provide design and construction management services for the Belfast Rapid Transit Phase 2 project.
With an office in Belfast, the engineering services consultancy has worked on high-profile transport programmes across the UK and Ireland.
Infrastructure minister Liz Kimmins said: "The Belfast Rapid Transit Glider service has been a huge success and has helped transform and modernise public transport services in east and west Belfast.
"I remain committed to the delivery of BRT Phase 2 which will extend the Glider network into north and south Belfast. My officials have been working to progress the scheme at pace since my announcement in February 2025.
"On site survey works began in June 2025 to inform the preliminary design, and the Outline Business Case was approved in December 2025."
She added: "Therefore, I am pleased to confirm that AtkinsRéalis has been appointed to advance the detailed design and work closely with the DfI BRT2 project team to prepare for the construction phase."