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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Network Rail Commences Upgrade Work at Luton Station
Network Rail has commenced construction work to upgrade the infrastructure and enhance the passenger experience at Luton station.
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GSF RailInfra Delivers SoundSafe Movable Prototype
GSF RailInfra's SoundSafe Movable is a brand new and innovative mini noise barrier concept for the railway sector.
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DB and BMDV Launch Comprehensive Renewal and Modernisation Programme
Germany's federal government and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a comprehensive modernisation programme for the nation's rail network.
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Network Rail to Repair World's Oldest Viaduct in Merseyside
Network Rail is investing 3.8 million GBP in carrying out repairs on the world's oldest viaduct in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside.
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HS2 Begins Construction on Greatworth Tunnel
HS2 has begun work on assembling the project's longest ‘green tunnel’ in Greatworth, West Northamptonshire.
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Brightline Orlando to Commence Service on 22 September
Brightline has announced that its service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) will officially launch on 22 September 2023.
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Sydney Metro West Launches Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine
Australia’s first autonomous tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been launched as part of the Sydney Metro West project.
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TBM Peggy Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Peggy has broken through at the site of Western Sydney International Airport's metro station.
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Zonegreen Protecting Workers at New Metro Depot
Zonegreen's Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) has been installed at the new £70 million Gosforth Metro depot.
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SBB to Renovate Hauenstein Base Tunnel
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has announced that it will commence renovation work on the Hauenstein Base Tunnel on 3 September.
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Alstom Consortium to Deliver First Monorail System in the Dominican Republic
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Network Rail to Upgrade River Devon Viaduct in Newark
Network Rail will commence a major upgrade project on the River Devon Viaduct, which carries the railway over the River Trent in Newark.
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EXPO Ferroviaria 2023
Zoppas Industries is participating in EXPO Ferroviaria 2023, the international exhibition for railway technologies, products, and systems.
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HS2 Completes Streethay Overbridge under South Staffordshire Railway
HS2 has completed construction of Streethay Overbridge to enable high-speed trains to travel underneath the South Staffordshire railway.
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Railway Interchange 2023, Indiana
GEOFabrics will be in attendance at Railway Interchange 2023 at the Indiana Convention Centre in Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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Track Laying Underway on China-Vietnam High-Speed Railway
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Germany: NWL Signs Agreement to Upgrade Münster-Lünen Line
NWL has signed an agreement with the federal government, North Rhine-Westphalia and Deutsche Bahn to upgrade the Münster – Lünen rail line.
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Australia: Testing Underway in Melbourne's Metro Tunnel
The Government of Victoria has confirmed that testing is now underway within Melbourne's new Metro Tunnel.
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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.