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Civil Works · Bridges · Tunnels
Civil works, bridges and tunnels form the backbone of railway infrastructure across complex terrain. Suppliers in this category provide design, construction and maintenance services for structural elements such as bridges, tunnels, culverts and embankments. These works support track laying, drainage, access and long-term infrastructure stability.
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Noise Barriers
Noise barriers reduce sound pollution from passing trains, particularly in residential or urban areas. Suppliers in this category design and manufacture acoustic barrier systems that improve environmental compliance, reduce community disruption and support the acceptance of both passenger and freight rail operations.
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Platform Screen Doors
Platform screen doors are safety barriers installed at station platforms to separate passengers from the tracks until a train arrives. Suppliers in this category offer full-height or half-height systems that improve passenger safety, reduce track intrusion and enable climate control within underground and enclosed stations.
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Transport Modelling, Simulation & Planning
Transport modelling, simulation and planning tools help rail operators and infrastructure managers optimise their systems and services. These solutions include passenger flow analysis, timetable planning, capacity modelling, wheel-rail interaction simulation, energy consumption modelling and operational planning. They support decision-making for new infrastructure projects, upgrades and day-to-day operations, improving efficiency, safety and passenger experience.
Infrastructure News
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US DOT Invests $466 Million to Upgrade Washington Union Station
The US Department of Transportation has announced a 466 million USD investment in upgrading Washington Union Station.
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Canada: Metrolinx Begins Expansion of Oakville GO Station
Metrolinx has started construction work to expand Oakville GO Station to improve capacity on the Lakeshore West corridor.
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Transitioning From Mechanical to Electronic Locking Devices
Southco look into various Electronic Access Solutions in this article such as a Slide Bolt, a Rotary Latch and a Locking Swinghandle.
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Railway Data Integration for Better Infrastructure Planning
Using business intelligence tools through Rail BI's rail planning software platform gives you more confidence to make better decisions.
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Selecting Rail Telecoms Networks that Are Built to Last
Here's what rail operators should really be asking their vendors, writes Nokia’s Network Infrastructure Transportation Market Leader.
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HS2 Completes Construction of Network's Tallest Bridge
Construction work has officially been completed on Curzon 2 in Birmingham - the tallest bridge on the new HS2 network.
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MBTA Awards $1.06 Billion Contract for North Station Draw Bridge and Rail Upgrades
MBTA has awarded Skanska a 1.06 billion USD contract to replace the North Station Draw One Bridge and complete track and signal upgrades.
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$1.29 Billion Contract Awarded for Hudson Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission (GDC) has awarded a major tunnelling contract for the Hudson Tunnel Project.
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HS2 Engineers to Begin Work on New Saltley Viaduct
HS2 engineers are gearing up to begin reconstruction of Saltley Viaduct, facilitating the arrival of new high-speed rail services.
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Ontario Begins Tunnelling Work on New Toronto Subway Line
The Government of Ontario has announced the start of tunnelling on the Ontario Line, a new rapid transit route across Toronto.
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COMET Industries Launches C-Suite to Connect and Simplify Wayside Operations
COMET Industries launch C-Suite, a connected ecosystem designed to modernise the way rail operators monitor, manage, and maintain their net…
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Australia: Two TBMs Delivered to Suburban Rail Loop's Eastern Site
Webuild has announced the delivery of two tunnel boring machines (TBMs) at the Suburban Rail Loop (SRL) East development site in Burwood.
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Ensuring Maximum Route Availability: How voestalpine Railway Systems Supports the Entire Life Cycle of Railway Infrastructure
voestalpine offers integrated system solutions along the entire value chain from training at the company's own academy, through to assembly …
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First TBM Delivered for Italian Side of Turin–Lyon Railway Line
A TBM destined to carve out the Italian side of the Mont Cenis Base Tunnel has been delivered to Herrenknecht's German plant.
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Salicru Strengthens Indonesia's Railway Infrastructure
Salicru has deployed UPS power supply solutions across Indonesia’s railway network, supporting signalling, and control systems.
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HS2 Launches Final TBM Towards Euston Station
HS2 has officially commenced excavation work of the final tunnel bore on the 140-mile railway between central London and the West Midlands.
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NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak to Open First Track of New Portal North Bridge
On 16 March, NJ TRANSIT and Amtrak will begin operations on the first track of the new Portal North Bridge in Kearny, New Jersey.
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Amtrak to Open First Community Grant Round for B&P Tunnel Replacement Project
Amtrak will begin accepting applications on 23 March for the first round of community grants linked to the B&P Tunnel Replacement Program.
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Amtrak and NJ Transit Progress Work on Portal North Bridge Cutover
NJ Transit and Amtrak are advancing work to replace the 116-year-old Portal Bridge over the Hackensack River in New Jersey.
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An Interview with… Steve Ramsay, EH Smith Civils Solutions
Naylor interview Steve Ramsay, the EH Smiths Civil Solutions' National Sales Manager, about the business and its plans for the future.
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A Look into the Future of Digital Signalling Technology
Finland’s Digirail project marks a European first with modular digital signalling architecture, successfully integrating interlockings
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Network Rail Celebrates Return of Trains to Manchester Piccadilly
Network Rail has announced the return of the first trains after a nine-day closure at Manchester Piccadilly station.
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How voestalpine Railway Systems is Shaping the Digital Future of Railway Infrastructure
voestalpine Railway Systems has launched zentrak, an integrated digital ecosystem combining sensors, software and analytics
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TII Begins Selection Process for First Major Design & Build Contracts for MetroLink
Transport Infrastructure Ireland has begun the selection process of prospective bidders for two MetroLink civil infrastructure packages.