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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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Renderings Unveiled for Liverpool Baltic Station
The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has released new images of the planned 100 million GBP Liverpool Baltic station.
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How to Get More Tracks for Your Greenbacks
During a recent webinar, the High-Speed Rail Alliance invited Paul Lewis from DB E.C.O. to discuss the systemic cost problem for rail in the…
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Rapid Route ARCO Passes TRU Test
The ‘Rapid Route’ technique of installing CCS’s ARCOSYSTEM® cable troughing via Anchor Systems’ screw piles was an overwhelming success.
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GSF Rail Infra SoundSafe Moveable Noise Barrier in Final Phase
GSF Rail Infra b.v. has announced that its SoundSafe Movable noise barrier has passed through to the final implementation phase.
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US: Over $2 Billion Announced in Northeast Corridor Funding
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced over 2 billion USD in funding for projects on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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ARTC Receives Over $1 Billion from Australian Government
The Australian Rail Track Corporation (ARTC) has announced it has received over 1 billion AUD in funding from the Australian Government.
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Raising Awareness about Digital Sustainability in Rail
At the RailFreight Summit, Willem Jan Groenewoud of Ab Ovo shed light on overlooking digital pollution when making transport eco-friendly.
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Eurostar Announces 100% Renewable Energy Goal of 2030
Eurostar has announced a goal of achieving 100% renewable operation across its high-speed rail network by the end of 2030.
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Jewers Doors at Asia Pacific Rail 2024
Jewers Doors has announced that it will be attending Asia Pacific Rail 2024 from 29 – 30 May at Bitec Bangkok, Thailand.
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UK: Dawlish Cliff Works Paused Due to Unexpected Wildlife
Works on a Dawlish cliff were recently brought to a brief pause due to the discovery of a tawny owl nesting on the side of the cliff face.
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HS2 Reaches Halfway Point in Tunnelling
HS2 has completed 29 miles of tunnelling, thus passing the halfway point in its network of tunnels for the high-speed line.
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Major Contract Awarded to Deliver Sydney's Southwest Metro
John Holland and Laing O'Rourke Australia Construction have been contracted to deliver a final package of works for Sydney's Southwest Metro…
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Weather on the Warpath - Heat
The changing climate poses increasing and serious challenges for vital arteries of travel and commerce – Sensonic discuss the affects of hea…
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The Channel Tunnel Celebrates Its 30th Anniversary
Getlink and its subsidiary Eurotunnel are celebrating 30 years since the opening of the Channel Tunnel in 1994.
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France: RER Line E Extends West to Nanterre
On 6 May, the RER E line extension between Saint-Lazare station and Nanterre opened in the western suburbs of Paris.
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ORR Publishes Track Access Dashboard for UK Rail Network
ORR has published a track access dashboard to hold the industry accountable for the efficient use of the UK's rail network.
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Sydney Metro West Tunnelling Reaches Burwood North
Two Sydney Metro West tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Beatrice and Daphne, have reached the Burwood North Station site.
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Sensonic Opens New US Office
Sensonic has expanded its global footprint with a new US office, deepening its commitment to the North American rail industry.
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HS2 Completes First Sections of Curzon Street Station Viaduct
HS2 Ltd has completed the first sections of the Curzon Street station viaduct to bring high-speed trains into Birmingham’s new station.
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Germany: DB Launches 2024 Infrastructure Renewal Programme
DB InfraGO AG has launched a comprehensive infrastructure programme to renew Germany's railway network in 2024.
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Brightline West Breaks Ground on High-Speed Rail Line
Brightline West has officially broken ground on its high-speed rail project to connect Las Vegas and Southern California.
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Transmission Dynamics Drive Railway Innovation with RADAR Project
Transmission Dynamics is continuing to drive railway innovation with its RADAR project.
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Scotland: Network Rail Invests £3.4 Million in Glenfinnan Viaduct
Network Rail is commencing a 3.4 million GBP investment project to repair the 123-year-old Glenfinnan Viaduct.
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Canada: Team Selected to Build Surrey Langley SkyTrain Stations
British Columbia has selected South Fraser Station Partners to design and build eight new stations for the Surrey Langley SkyTrain project.
