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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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Flexible ARCO Meets Substantial Cable-Load Demands
Complete Composite Systems recently installed its ARCOSYSTEM® cable management system in Pölnitzweg, Berlin.
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Navigating the Final Stretch of Winter: Protecting Mountain Railways from Seasonal Hazards
Impact Sentinel has developed advanced sensor technology to help rail operators manage the risks posed by cold weather conditions.
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Rail Baltica Announces New Radio Communications Infrastructure
RB Rail AS has submitted a new funding application for the design and development of new railway radio communication infrastructure.
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US: New Line Proposed Between Ronkonkoma Station and ISP
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced a $150 million investment for the connection of the LIRR's Ronkonkoma Station to MacArthur Airport.
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Premium PSU at the Exhibition Middle East Energy 2025
Premium PSU will be participating in Middle East Energy, which is due to take place on 7–9 April 2025 in Dubai, UAE.
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UK: AtkinsRèalis to Lead Design Integration for TRU Stretch
AtkinsRèalis has been chosen by Network Rail to lead the design integration for a key section of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
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UK: Network Rail Prepares for Goole Station Subway Pump Replacement
Network Rail's replacement of a subway pump at Goole station is set to begin on 17 February, with travellers advised of partial closures.
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UK: Work Begins on West Midlands Metro Extension Project
Work has begun on the £295 million West Midlands Metro extension as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander puts the first spade to the ground.
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Contract Awarded for Manhattan Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission has awarded the contract for the Manhattan Tunnel Project and approved the start of construction.
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UK: Network Rail Begins Third Stage of Works on Mid Cornwall Metro
Network Rail has begun the third stage of works on the creation of the new Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) line.
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Innovative IT Solutions: A Case Study from a Deepwater Container Terminal
A case study from Petrosoft looks at how a Vehicle Booking System has revolutionised traffic management at a container yard.
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Greater Manchester Receives £34 Million for Regional Accessibility Upgrades
Transport for Greater Manchester will deliver upgrades at 10 rail stations following an investment of £34 million on behalf of the GMCA.
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Zonegreen Protects Staff at Billion Dollar Rail Depot
Zonegreen has partnered with Andrew Engineering to install protective equipment at the Mindyarra Maintenance Centre in Dubbo, NSW.
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Jacobs Appointed Integration Delivery Partner for Transpennine Route Upgrade
Network Rail has appointed Jacobs to serve as the Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
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UK Government Supports East West Rail Project
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed plans to establish the East West Rail line, connecting Oxford and Cambridge via Milton Keynes.
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Canada: Light Rail Line to Extend into Downtown Brampton and Mississauga
Metrolinx will extend the Hazel McCallion light rail line into downtown Brampton, with a four-kilometre underground tunnel.
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Tolten Bridge – Rely on Self-Locking Nut as Safety Fastener of Choice
J. Lanfranco was chosen for the restoration of Tolten Bridge in Chile due to the structural integrity and vibration damping of its products.
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US: MBTA Completes Work on ATC on All Northside Commuter Lines
The MBTA has completed the final stages of the implementation of Automatic Train Control (ATC) on all of its northside Commuter Rail lines.
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UK: Northern Takes Delivery of Prototype Cab Simulator
Northern has taken delivery of a prototype model of a new, semi-immersive cab simulator developed for the training of new drivers.
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FirstClass Safety & Control Announce Two Depot Protection System Projects in New Zealand
FirstClass Safety & Control Ltd have completed two DPS projects for KiwiRail, in collaboration with Freightquip Pty.
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Major Redevelopment Underway at 3 Railway Stations in India
Three of India’s busiest railway stations—New Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad—are undergoing significant redevelopment.
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US: Metra Explores Financing to Address Ageing Bridges
Metra is exploring financing options to address the urgent need to replace its ageing bridge infrastructure in the Chicago metropolitan area…
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ARCOSYSTEM® Gains Major Environmental Certification
Complete Composite Systems has announced that its ARCOSYSTEM® cable management system has official Environmental Product Declarations.
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Jewers Doors to Exhibit at Big 5 Construct Saudi
Jewers Doors will be exhibiting at Big 5 Construct Saudi, held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center on 15–18 February 2025.
