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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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Chicago Metra Launches $332 Million Construction Plan for 2024
Chicago's commuter rail system, Metra, has announced a comprehensive list of construction projects planned for 2024.
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PATH Forward to Enhance Rail Network in New Jersey
PANYNJ has launched PATH Forward: a two-year programme to provide enhanced services and infrastructure on New Jersey's PATH rail network.
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Riding into the Future: Texas' Vision for Passenger Rail
Icomera explores how Texas is facing a pivotal moment in deciding the future of its transit systems amid a population surge.
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UK: Network Rail Completes Hope Valley Railway Upgrade
Network Rail has completed the 150 million GBP Hope Valley Railway Upgrade project to enhance journeys between Manchester and Sheffield.
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LA Metro Completes Tunnelling for D Line Subway Extension
The Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (LA Metro) has completed tunnelling for the D Line Subway Extension Project.
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Amtrak Selects Delivery Partner for Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
Amtrak has awarded a 'Delivery Partner' contract to a team comprised of AECOM and Jacobs to support the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
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Network Rail to Invest £2.8bn in Climate Resilience
Network Rail is investing around 2.8 billion GBP in activities and technology to help cope with extreme weather and climate change.
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$2.4 Billion in CRISI Grants to Improve US Rail Infrastructure
The FRA has announced over 2.4 billion USD in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Program grants.
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HS2 Celebrates Final Breakthrough for Chiltern Tunnel
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Cecilia has completed the final breakthrough for HS2’s longest tunnel under Chiltern Hills.
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Argus Fluidhandling: Air Bung
Argus Fluidhandling's Air Bungs fit to the inside of a culvert or pipe to prevent the passage of liquids during construction.
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RFQ for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations, Rail and Systems
The Ontario government has issued a RFQ for the design and construction of seven stations along the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension (ECWE)…
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UK: Network Rail Reviews 5 Years of CP6
Network Rail has presented a review of Control Period 6 (CP6), which started on 1 April 2019 and is set to end on 31 March 2024.
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US: Planning and Development Grants Support Intercity Passenger Rail Services
The US Department of Transportation has awarded 900,000 USD to three agencies to enhance intercity passenger rail services.
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Jewers Doors at Middle East Rail 2024
Jewers Doors will be attending Middle East Rail 2024 from 30 April - 1 May 2024 Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre.
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Argus Fluidhandling: ALFA Sentry Dams
Argus Fluidhandling's ALFA Sentry Dams are made from high quality recyclable materials and are reusable, repairable and sustainable.
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Biden-Harris Administration Proposes $4 Billion for Key Transit Projects
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced nearly 4 billion USD in federal support for 14 transit construction projects.
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Jewers Supply Swift Bi-folding Doors for Stadler at Gosforth Depot
Jewers Doors recently supplied 6 sets of bi-folding doors for Stadler’s new state-of-the-art depot in Gosforth, Newcastle.
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MBS/COBRA Wins the Innovation Award
ZÖLLNER has announced that its innovative system, MBS/COBRA has won the coveted award for technological excellence and design.
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State-of-the-Art Foundry Opened in India By Pandrol Rahee Partnership
A new state-of-the-art foundry has been opened in India as part of the ongoing joint venture between Pandrol and the Rahee Group.
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HS2 Celebrates Breakthrough for Its Longest Tunnel
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Florence has completed a 10-mile drive under the Chilterns to excavate the longest tunnel for the HS2 project.
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Stadler to Build New Train Commissioning Centre in Hennigsdorf
Stadler has announced it will be constructing a new commissioning centre for trains in the district of Oberhavel in Brandenburg.
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Initial Demolition Begins for Amtrak's Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
Amtrak has provided an update on the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program, with initial demolition having begun in Baltimore.
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Argus Fluidhandling: Triple Dam
Argus Fluidhandling's Triple Dams are reusable, repairable and suitable for worksite dewatering and flood protection in waters up to 1.8m.
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Canada: Metrolinx Awards Tunnelling Contract for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension
Metrolinx has contracted Strabag to design and build the second underground segment of the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension through Toronto…
