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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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ARCOSYSTEM®'s Major Role in Transpennine Route Upgrade
CCS' ARCOSYSTEM® cable troughing is proving to be a reliable and cost-effective choice for the major Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
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Introducing NEXCOM's Visual Edge Computers
NEXCOM has revealed a wide array of visual edge computers, all powered by Intel® processors, ranging from Atom® to Core™ i.
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Texas Central and Amtrak Evaluate Texas High-Speed Rail Project
Texas Central and Amtrak are exploring opportunities to advance planning and analysis for the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project.
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HS2 Tunnelling Progresses to Little Missenden
HS2's tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Florence and Cecilia have reached the Little Missenden shaft as they dig HS2’s longest tunnels.
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$1.1 Billion Chicago Hub Improvement Program Aims to Modernise Regional Rail
The Governor of Illinois has presented the Chicago Hub Improvement Program, proposing a 1.1 bn USD investment in regional rail infrastructur…
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Switzerland: SBB Awards Contract to Construct Ligerz Tunnel
SBB has awarded a contract for the construction of the Ligerz Tunnel to ARGE IBD, a joint venture led by Implenia.
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TfGM and Network Rail to Deliver Upgrades at 6 Stations in Greater Manchester
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RAILSoft: Enhancing Efficiency for Railway Infrastructure
Petrosoft.pl Technologie Informatyczne Sp. z o.o.'s innovative RAILSoft system continues to redefine standards in the railway industry.
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TÜV SÜD Certifies TUM Hyperloop Demonstrator
TÜV SÜD has issued certification for the first tube segment and pod for the world’s first guideline for hyperloop technologies.
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Pandrol’s CD100 and CD100 B Products Receive SNCF Approval
Pandrol has announced that its revolutionary CD100 and CD100 B rail fastening systems have received official approval from SNCF.
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TBM Eileen Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Eileen has arrived at the Airport Terminal metro station for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.
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Three Candidates Qualify for Canada’s High Frequency Rail Project
The Government of Canada has invited three candidates to move to the RFP stage of the nation's High Frequency Rail project.
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Zonegreen Protects Hull’s Growing Rail Workforce
Zonegreen is being called upon to protect increasing numbers of staff at Hull’s upgraded Botanic Gardens depot.
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How to Secure Railway Infrastructure
Sensonic offers some tips on how to secure railway infrastructure from vandalism, theft, terrorism and more.
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KLK & Railtech Catenaries Re-branded as Pandrol Products
Following the sale of KLK Electro Materiales in 2021, the KLK catenary & Railtech products have been re-branded as a Pandrol catenary brand.
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New York: AECOM, Skanska and SOM Complete LIRR's Pennsylvania Station Concourse Renovation
AECOM, Skanska and SOM have completed the $395m renovation of the Long Island Railroad (LIRR) concourse at Pennsylvania Station in New York.
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California: RAISE Grant to Fund Brightline West Stations in Hesperia and Apple Valley
The San Bernardino County Transportation Authority has received a RAISE grant to fund the construction of two Brightline West rail stations.
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Why Composite Bridges Are the Future
In association with BGL Ingenieurbau GmbH, CCS manufactures composite bridges from sustainable glass-fibre reinforced polyester (GRP).
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Brightline Completes Construction on Orlando Extension
Brightline has finished construction on extending its intercity rail service to Orlando, Florida ahead of the route launching this summer.
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EU Awards €64 Million to Support Poland's First High-Speed Railway Line
The European Commission has awarded funding to CPK to support preparation works for the high-speed railway between Warsaw and Łódź, Poland.
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Accelerating Response Times for Railway Networks
LiveEO analyzes high-resolution satellite images and provides insights to identify damaged infrastructure, track conditions, and more.
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TfL Submits Strategic Outline Case for DLR Extension to Thamesmead
Transport for London (TfL) has submitted a Strategic Outline Case on the proposed extension of the DLR to Thamesmead and Beckton Riverside.
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HS2 Unveils Tunnel Boring Machine to Dig Bromford Tunnel in the West Midlands
HS2 has released the first images of the tunnel boring machine that will dig Bromford Tunnel between North Warwickshire and Birmingham.
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Safeguarding Railways from Ground Movement
The rapid development of railway infrastructure makes the stability & integrity of train track critical to ensure rail safety & reliability.