Arcadis has won an engineering services contract from the Municipality of Eindhoven for the Eindhoven Multimodal Hub (Multimodale Knoop Eindhoven).

The project is at the heart of the fastest growing high-tech area of the Netherlands. The project aims to develop Eindhoven Central Station into a lively urban place where travelers can connect between trains, buses, cycling and pedestrian routes and find their way into the Brainport region. The  contract is valued at up to €75 million and may run for as long as 17.5 years.

Arcadis will develop the initial design concepts and preliminary plans for the northern and southern side train platforms, the northern station building and main hall, an underground bus terminal with five connecting bus tunnels, a bicycle parking with a high-rise residential building on top, and a redesigned station square. Planning these facilities together is intended to make it easier for travelers to change between trains, buses and cycling, to reach the surrounding city and to provide a new vibrant urban area in the heart of Brainport Eindhoven.

Arcadis will also coordinate the engineering work needed for related property developments. It will work closely with an architect who has yet to be appointed, helping ensure that plans for the station, bus terminal, and surrounding developments fit together. Furthermore, Arcadis will deliver sustainability, environmental and water management services, licensing and permitting, and stakeholder management.

Limited space, time, and funding will require careful design choices. Arcadis and its partners will work with the municipality and other organizations involved to assess costs and balance different needs. This will help them develop plans that meet the project’s goals within the available budget and resources.

Arcadis completed an early study of the project in 2022. This knowledge, together with the team’s experience in project management, value engineering, transportation, station design and underground construction, formed the basis of this substantial win. Arcadis received the highest overall quality score when the bids for the contract were assessed.

Arcadis will carry out the work with Antea Nederland, Tempels Bouwkosten Advies and GIDO Consulting. The contract adds to Arcadis’ work in Eindhoven and the wider Brainport region, following recent contract wins at Spoorknoop Eindhoven and Strijp-S.

Boris Schlangen, Regional Service Executive, Design & Engineering, EU & UK, Arcadis, said: “We are proud to contribute to the transformation of Eindhoven Central Station into a future-ready multimodal hub. As a key enabler of the Brainport region’s continued growth, this project will improve connectivity, support sustainable mobility, and help shape one of the Netherlands’ most important urban developments. Together with our partners and the Municipality of Eindhoven, we look forward to combining our expertise to deliver lasting value for residents, businesses and travelers.”