Infrastructure Categories
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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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DB to Renovate Infrastructure, Railway Operations and Profitability
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has presented a comprehensive programme to overhaul its infrastructure, railway operations, and profitability by 2027.
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Flexible Elevated Cable Troughing Is Just the Job in Sussex
ARCOSYSTEM® elevated cable troughing from CCS was successfully installed in the south east of England.
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Plans Unveiled for HS2 Northern Leg Alternative
Plans have been unveiled for the Midlands-Northwest Rail Link, a 50-mile line proposed as an alternative to the cancelled HS2 northern leg.
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£96 Million Liverpool Baltic Station Development Nears Approval
A 96 million GBP funding package to construct the new Liverpool Baltic station is on track for approval.
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Estonia: Rail Baltica Awards Construction Contract for Trench Section
Rail Baltica has awarded a construction contract for one of the project's most unique sections of railway in Estonia.
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Save Costs with Lacquer Restoration
BIOforte offers flexible solutions for paint and lacquer restoration of passenger and cargo rolling stock.
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Scotland: New Railway Station to Be Built in Balgray
Plans for a new railway station in Balgray have been approved following a funding award from the Glasgow City Region City Deal.
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Anzac Station Constructed for Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project
As part of the Metro Tunnel Project in Melbourne, Victoria, major construction is now complete at Anzac Station.
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Canada: TBMs Bore Twin Tunnels for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Metrolinx has celebrated the latest milestone for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension with the completion of two 6.3-kilometre tunnels.
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HS2 Completes UK's Longest Rail Bridge
HS2 Ltd has completed the Colne Valley Viaduct, which now holds the title of Britain's longest rail bridge.
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Masats Will Participate in InnoTrans 2024
Masats will participate in the next edition of InnoTrans, which will take place in Berlin on 24–27 September 2024.
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on New Connecticut River Bridge
Amtrak has broken ground on constructing the new Connecticut River Bridge between Old Saybrook and Old Lyme.
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Canada: Ground Breaks on New Ontario Line Stations
The Ontario government has broken ground on building three new stations for the Ontario Line in the Greater Toronto Area.
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TRIGO Accelerates ETCS Compliance for Europe’s Rail Network
TRIGO is leveraging its rail expertise to help people prepare for the new European Train Control System (ETCS) signalling standard.
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€800 Million Contract to Renovate Cairo Metro Line 1
The Egyptian National Authority for Tunnels has contracted Colas Rail, Orascom, and Hitachi Rail to renovate the Cairo metro line 1.
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Jamaica Bay Rail Bridge – Construction Monitoring
Senceive's sensor technologies ensured safety during construction works on New York City's Jamaica Bay Rail Bridge.
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HS2 Completes the Project's First Viaduct
HS2 has completed the construction of Highfurlong Brook Viaduct in Northamptonshire, marking the project's first completed viaduct.
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ARCO Contributes to Dutch Highway Project
Complete Composite Systems' cable containment product ARCOSYSTEM® was installed along a highway bridge in the Netherlands.
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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.