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Passenger transport

Dedicated and sector-focused legal expertise helping clients realise complex and strategically important passenger transportation projects.

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Transportation is changing rapidly.

Our immersion in the sector means we have the expertise and insights you need to adapt and navigate structural industry changes such as the sector’s transition to Net Zero, nationalisation of the UK rail network, and the growth of franchising powers in the bus sector.

Our multidisciplinary team of transport-focused legal specialists bring over 30 years’ experience of advising transport operators, Government and devolved authorities, financiers, and trade associations on highly complex passenger transportation projects.

Our legal expertise covers the key modes of passenger transport from buses, rail and multimodal transport solutions, to travel by air and through UK ports. We enjoy strong relationships with key stakeholders, regulators and operators, and we work with some of the largest transport organisations including First Group, Eurostar, Transport UK Group, Transport for London (TfL), Transport for Wales (TfW), Rail Delivery Group and Rock Rail & Rock Road.

We offer deep transport-specific expertise across disciplines from projects, real estate, planning and construction, to banking and finance, disputes/risk advisory, and employment. Members of the team collaborate daily as one unit, delivering you seamless, joined up and effective advice.

Services

Rail

Delivering complex, large rail transport projects for a wide variety of clients.

Multimodal

Advising on the development of multimodal hubs in Northern Ireland (in a first of its kind regional transport-led regeneration scheme) and Wales.

Buses

Helping clients with the challenges involved in the transition to Net Zero, including financing of new fleets and modifications to existing fleets.

Future transport modes

Supporting the development of Very Light Rail (VLR) projects and pilot projects for driverless passenger pods.

Ports

Advising on marine elements of multimodal transport solutions.

Aviation

Supporting on commercial arrangements between airports and airport services.

Examples of our work

FirstGroup

Advising on a wide variety of projects across FirstGroup’s UK and international activities.

Rail Delivery Group

Advising on a wide variety of rail ticketing-related matters. 

Rock

Advising on buying and leasing fleets in the rail and bus sectors.

Transport UK Group

Advising on a range of matters for Transport UK group and its train operating companies

Very light rail projects

Advising on mass transit solutions and autonomous vehicles, helping reducing emissions and costs.

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What others say

“The team at Burges Salmon provide an excellent service throughout and are a pleasure to deal with at all levels. As a client I have full confidence in their abilities and professionalism to manage all that I ask of them.”

Legal 500 UK 2025

“Their prior knowledge of the industry and their ability to keep up to date with ever-changing developments makes the team a delight to work with and gives assurance that they are at the top of their game.”

Legal 500 UK 2025

“The team is unique due to its true specialism in the rail sector. Helping clients navigate the maze of complex regulations that apply to the sector, including safety and performance, procurement law and competition. The rail team is highly collaborative, friendly and approachable.”

Legal 500 UK 2025

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