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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Canada: Samuel de Champlain Bridge Opens to Rail Traffic
The Samuel de Champlain Bridge in Quebec has opened to light rail traffic, forming part of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) line.
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Rail Baltica's Estonia Route Meets Environmental Impact Assessment Requirements
The EIA report for Rail Baltica’s main route in Estonia has found that the planned route meets the necessary compliance requirements.
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Work Starts to Renew Glasgow Rail Bridge
Network Rail is about to start vital maintenance and renewal work on the Glasgow city centre rail bridge which spans the A8 at Saltmarket.
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US: Construction Begins on the Northeast Corridor's Portal North Bridge
Construction has started on the new Portal North Bridge, which will improve service, reliability and capacity along the Northeast Corridor.
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Presto Geosystems Announces Launch of the New ATRA® Wall Key
The ATRA® Wall Keys are the most effective way to connect the GEOWEB Retaining Wall sections, ensuring the long-term success of your project…
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HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine Completes First Breakthrough
Dorothy, HS2’s 2000-tonne tunnel boring machine, has made its first breakthrough on the UK's high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham.
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Construction Begins on Longest Railway Bridge in the Baltic States
Construction has begun on the Rail Baltica bridge over the Neris river in Jonava. This will be the longest railway bridge in the Baltics.
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California High-Speed Rail Summer 2022 Construction Update
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a Summer 2022 Construction Update to highlight progress on the high-speed rail project…
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Tips for Rail Operators When Designing a Metaverse Experience
How can rail operators leverage the metaverse to design experiences that will keep their customers engaged and enrich their journey?
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California High-Speed Rail Girders Placed in Kern County
The California High-Speed Rail Authority and California Rail Builders have placed the final girders for the high-speed line in Kern County.
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Laing O’Rourke to Build HS2 Interchange Station in Solihull
HS2 Ltd has contracted Laing O’Rourke to build the HS2 Interchange Station in Solihull at the heart of the high-speed rail network.
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UK: Barking Riverside Station Opens Ahead of Schedule this Month
The Barking Riverside station is due to open to the public on 18 July, ahead of schedule, as it was originally expected to open this autumn.
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MetroLink Railway to Transform Transport in Dublin
Ireland's Minister for Transport has secured an agreement with the Cabinet to move forward with the MetroLink rail project in Dublin.
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Saudi Arabia: SYSTRA Signs Contract to Design AlUla Tramway
SYSTRA has signed a contract to undertaken the preliminary and detailed design of the AlUla tramway in northwest Saudi Arabia.
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DB IO to Operate and Maintain India’s First Regional Rapid Transit System
Deutsche Bahn International Operations has won the 12-year contract to operate and maintain the Delhi-Meerut regional rapid transit system.
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New Tunnel and Southern Entrance Enters Service in Madrid
Adif has commissioned a new tunnel and southern entrance to support the development of high-speed rail services in Madrid.
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Track Laying Begins on Lines 16 and 17 of Grand Paris Express
A new milestone has been reached on the Grand Paris Express project, thanks to the completion of the first half of the Line 16 tunnel.
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UK: Major Rail Upgrades Approved for West Yorkshire
The Secretary of State for Transport has approved Network Rail's plans to carry out multi-billion-pound rail upgrades in West Yorkshire
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France: SNCF Réseau Contracts ETF to Renovate Tracks
SNCF Réseau has awarded a contract to ETF, a VINCI Construction subsidiary, to carry out track renovation works on France's rail network.
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Arup Wins Design Contract for New York Penn Station Expansion
Amtrak has contracted Arup to produce the preliminary designs for the upcoming expansion of New York Penn Station.
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UAE: Etihad Rail Announces Stage Two Advancements and Contract with CAF
The Chairman of Etihad Rail recently reviewed construction progress on Stage Two of the UAE national rail network.
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US: Amtrak Launches First Procurement Phase for B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme
Amtrak has launched the procurement phase for the first of three major construction contracts for the B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme.
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Denmark: Atkins Chosen as Lead Consultant for Vestfyn Line
Atkins Denmark has been appointed lead consultant for the Vestfyn Line, a new high-speed railway on the island of Funen.
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See CCS' Ground-Breaking Products at Rail Live 2022
A range of Complete Composite Systems' innovative composite and engineered plastic products will be showcased at the Rail Live 2022.
