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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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EMS LU and Rail Natural Multi-Track Entrance Matting System
EMS has developed two high quality and heavy duty entrance matting systems specifically for the London Underground.
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Ricardo Supports Procurement of Zero-Emission Fleet
Ricardo has been appointed to develop the technical specifications for a zero-emission rail fleet serving the Latvian capital, Riga.
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HS2: Installation of First Birmingham Viaduct Pier Completed
The first five-metre-tall V-shaped pier for the Curzon No. 3 Viaduct into HS2's Curzon Street Station in Birmingham has been installed.
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Network Rail to Deliver Improved Rail Connections in Devon and Cornwall
New funding has been announced for Network Rail to deliver transformational rail projects in the South West of England.
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Canada: Tunnelling Commences on Scarborough Subway Extension
Metrolinx has announced that tunnelling is now underway on Scarborough’s 7.8-km subway extension in Toronto, Canada.
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Specialist Rail & Transport Entrance Matting
EMS provide a range of aluminium grid entrance matting systems with a selection of heavy duty infill materials for the rail sector.
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MoU Supports Collaboration Across North-East Europe High-Speed Rail Projects
A memorandum of understanding (MoU) has been signed to promote and develop high-speed rail projects across North-East Europe.
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Estonia: Rail Baltica Awards Design Contract for Seven Regional Stations
Rail Baltic Estonia has awarded the design works of seven regional stations across the counties of Harju and Pärnu to Ardanuy Ingeneria.
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Wales: Work Begins on Bay Line Transformation
Works on the Bay Line transformation project in Wales are set begin with the construction of a new two-platform Butetown railway station.
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Ireland: Works to Reopen Limerick to Foynes Rail Line for Freight Begins Next Month
Irish Rail has awarded John Sisk and Son the contract for phase 1 works to reinstate the Limerick to Foynes rail line for freight services.
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Network Rail Completes Emergency West Coast Main Line Repairs
The West Coast mainline near Carstairs has been reopened for passenger services after emergency engineering works was completed.
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New SunRail Station Planned for Universal Orlando Resort
Orlando's Right Rail and Universal Orlando Resort have announced plans to open a new SunRail station at the Orange County Convention Center.
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Construction Tender for Second Section of Rail Baltica Mainline in Estonia Announced
The construction tender for the second section of Rail Baltica mainline in Estonia has been announced. Construction is to begin later in 202…
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Austria: ÖBB’s Largest Expansion and Investment Programme to Continue Throughout 2023
The Austrian Federal Railways (OEBB) is continuing with its largest ever expansion and investment programme in 2023.
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Collaboration with Anchor Systems Announced
CCS has announced a collaboration with Anchor Systems International Ltd, making installation of the ARCOSYSTEM® cable troughing even faster.
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KfW IPEX-Bank: Belgin Rudack Joins the Management Board
Belgin Rudack has become one of five members of KfW IPEX-Bank’s Management Board, responsible for export and project finance within KfW Grou…
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US: $9 Billion in Funding to Improve Services on the Northeast Corridor
The US DOT has announced nearly 9 billion USD in funding to upgrade and expand passenger rail services along the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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LTG Infra Launches New Tender for Rail Baltica Construction in Lithuania
LTG Infra has announced a new tender for Rail Baltica construction works in Kėdainiai and Panevėžys, Lithuania.
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TfL Awards Early Contracts for Bakerloo Line Extension
Transport for London (TfL) has contracted Dr. Sauer & Partners and Arup to complete a Bakerloo Line Extension feasibility study.
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How EdgeClips are Helping Train Engineers to Get Off Their Butts
Cable management specialist, HellermannTyton, has added the EC6-8, the largest EdgeClip, to its portfolio of fixing ties.
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Norway: Bane NOR Opens High-Speed Follobanen Line
Bane NOR has opened the Follobanen double-track high-speed line, which will half travel times between Oslo and Ski from 22 to 11 minutes.
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HS2 Engineers Build Key East West Rail Oxford-Cambridge Bridge
A bridge that will carry direct rail services between Oxford and Cambridge has been positioned over the HS2 route near Calvert, Bucks.
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DB ECO Supports Planning for San Francisco's Link21 Transbay Crossing
DB Engineering & Consulting (ECO) is providing technical modelling support for the Link21 rail infrastructure project in San Francisco Bay.
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UK: HS2 Reveals Designs for Curzon 2 Bridge
HS2 has revealed designs for the Curzon 2 bridge: a 150-metre section of viaduct on the approach to Birmingham’s new Curzon Street Station.
