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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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HS2 Reaches Halfway Point Tunnelling into Birmingham
HS2's tunnel boring machine, Mary Ann has reached the halfway point on its 3.5-mile journey to create the Bromford Tunnel into Birmingham.
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Austria: ÖBB to Modernise Pannonia Railway
ÖBB is completing modernisation works to enhance the passenger experience on the Pannonia Railway, a key 40-kilometre route in Austria.
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TÜV SÜD and IEEE Unveil SustainMobility Initiative at UN Summit
TÜV SÜD has teamed with the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers (IEEE) to launch the SustainMobility initiative.
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Sydney Metro City Commences Passenger Service
Transport for NSW has commenced passenger service on the new Sydney Metro City extension, connecting northwest Sydney, the CBD and Sydenham.…
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Network Rail Invests £33 Million to Prevent Landslips on East Coast Main Line
Network Rail is investing 33 million GBP to stabilise a 1,000-metre section of the East Coast Main Line near Browney Curve, Durham.
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DeLand SunRail Station Completes Network in Florida
The SunRail commuter rail network has celebrated the official opening of the DeLand SunRail Station in Volusia County, Florida.
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Network Rail Announces Up to £1.3bn in Contracts
Network Rail has announced up to 1.3 billion GBP in contracts for work on Scotland’s Railway over the next five years.
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Track Welding Is Getting a Major Uplift with Pandrol’s i+weld!
Pandrol's i-weld, an advanced welding solution, will be officially launched at this year's InnoTrans exhibition in Berlin.
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Network Rail Invests in Safeguarding Cumbrian Coastline
Network Rail is investing 4.5 million GBP in future-proofing the Cumbrian coastline against climate change.
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Scotland’s Railway Publishes Climate Action Plan
Network Rail and ScotRail, under the Scotland’s Railway partnership, have published a five-year Climate Action Plan for 2024-2029.
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InnoTrans 2024 to Showcase Developments in Rail Tunnelling
InnoTrans 2024 is set to showcase advancements in tunnelling and rail infrastructure, focusing on enhanced safety and sustainability.
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Amtrak to Enhance Passenger Experience at Washington Union Station
Amtrak has launched a new programme to elevate the passenger experience at Washington Union Station, which it now manages.
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Bologna-Rimini Ground Improvement Works
Senceive's High-G tilt sensors were used for ground improvement works along the Bologna-Rimini high-speed rail line in Northern Italy.
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CPK Launches Tender to Construct High Speed Rail Tunnel
Centralny Port Komunikacyjny (CPK) has launched a tender for the construction of a 4.6-kilometre high-speed rail tunnel in Łódź, Poland.
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Siemens Mobility to Showcase Latest Solutions at InnoTrans 2024
Siemens Mobility has announced details of its upcoming participation at InnoTrans 2024 in Berlin from 24 to 27 September.
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Laying Rail Cabling down the Sharp Slopes of the Black Forest
CCS' ARCOSYSTEM® was recently put to the test when it was fitted down a steep incline within the dramatic setting of the Black Forest.
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Shaping the Train of Thought on Rail Megaprojects
Last month, the APTA Rail Conference discussed the importance of maintaining a positive public narrative to facilitate rail megaprojects.
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£5.2m Upgrade Complete for Tyneside’s High Level Bridge
Network Rail has completed upgrades to the High Level Bridge over the River Tyne — the world's first double-decker road and railway bridge.
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Zonegreen Safety Measures Expanded at Notts Depot
Zonegreen Ltd. has installed its Depot Personnel Protection System at East Midland Railway’s Eastcroft facility in Nottingham, UK.
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Amtrak Commences Work on Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project
Amtrak and key project partners have marked the start of the Susquehanna River Rail Bridge Project in Northeast Maryland.
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IN PICTURES: Amtrak's Renderings of West Baltimore MARC Station
Amtrak has published renderings of the West Baltimore MARC Station that will be built as part of the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
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Special Bracket Design Ensures Seamless ARCO Fit
Complete Composite Systems used a bespoke bracket when installing the ARCOSYSTEM® cable containment system on a bridge in Germany.
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HS2 Completes Excavation of Old Oak Common Station Box
HS2 Ltd has completed the excavation of the Old Oak Common station underground box following 3 years of work.
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US: $11 Billion in Grants and Financing for Hudson River Tunnel Project
The Biden-Harris Administration has awarded 11 billion USD in grants and financing for the Hudson River Tunnel Project.