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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Key Steps to Bring Rail up to Speed
Joseph Doppelbauer discusses how the pandemic has affected passenger travel and the key steps to bring passenger rail up to speed.
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UK: HS2 Purchases Second Manchester Development Site
HS2 has reached an agreement to purchase Square One on Travis Street, Manchester from property provider Bruntwood.
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TfL to Re-Open Northern Line Bank Branch
TfL's Northern line Bank branch will re-open on 16 May following a 17-week closure as part of the Bank Station Capacity Upgrade project.
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Railtex / Infrarail will take place from 10–12 May
Railtex / Infrarail will take place from 10–12 May 2022, from 10 am to 5 pm on Tuesday and Wednesday, and 10 am to 4 pm on Thursday.
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Railtex / Infrarail Opens Its Doors Next Week
Railtex / Infrarail, the UK’s number one event for the rail industry, takes place from 10-12 May. Bringing together the railway supply secto…
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Ensure Continuity of Your Railway Ecosystem with Evolving Software
Maintaining you passenger information system, through evolving software hosted in the Cloud, future-proofs your railway ecosystem.
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Sustainability Is the Next Challenge in a Complex Rail Scenario
In this FINCONS interview, Josef Doppelbauer, Executive Director at the ERA, explains the complexities of a sustainable European railway.
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BREAKING: TfL Announces Elizabeth Line Opening Date
BREAKING: Transport for London (TfL) has announced the opening date for the Elizabeth line (Crossrail).
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Emeg® Group Welcomes Adam Connell as Commercial Director
Emeg® Group welcomes Adam Connell to the team as Commercial Director, with responsibility for the commercial management of projects.
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Case History: KEEP-NUT® Inserts for London’s Putney Bridge
London’s Putney Bridge has shone again thanks to Specialinsert®'s KEEP-NUT® inserts and Armadillo Lighting's LED floodlights.
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Germany: DB Highlights Success of Noise Abatement Efforts
Deutsche Bahn has published its Noise Protection Balance Sheet for 2021, which highlights the advancements made in noise abatement.
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UK: New Environmentally-Friendly Designs Unveiled for Cubbington Section of HS2
HS2 has unveiled updated environmentally-friendly designs for the Cubbington, Warwickshire section of the new high speed line.
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Testing Project Displays ARCOSYSTEM®’s Adaptability
ARCOSYSTEM® is designed to be adaptable so it can be installed in a variety of challenging settings, as proven in this recent installation.
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Emeg® Group Awarded Trio of Fuelling Projects
Emeg® Group is pleased to announce the award of three Network Rail fuelling overhaul projects valued in excess of £2m.
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Repair Washouts & Track Issues Quickly with GEOWEB® Geocells
To prevent erosion, slides, and washouts from heavy rain, railroad owners rely on the GEOWEB® Soil Stabilisation System.
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Strong Digital Technologies for a Unified European Rail Network
The ERA helps overcome challenges by applying digital technology for passengers and freight to achieve a unified European rail network.
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Efficient Maintenance, Effective Safety and Transformational Asset Management for Signalling Power Supplies
Viper Innovations: Efficient maintenance, effective safety and transformational asset management for signalling power supplies.
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ORR and Network Rail Work to Increase Signalling Market Competition
Network Rail and the Office of Rail and Road are collaborating to increase competitiveness and lower costs in the rail signalling market.
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Canada: ONxpress Consortium Signs Up to Ontario’s Largest Capital Infrastructure Project
ONxpress Transportation Partners has signed a multi-billion USD, 25-year agreement with Metrolinx for the On-Corridor Works Project.
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DB Speeds Up Project Implementation and Spends 2021's Allocated Funds
Deutsche Bahn (DB) has been able to reduce its residual expenditure on expansion projects by half a billion euros.
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On Track: Rail Supply Sector to Meet at Railtex / Infrarail
Full steam ahead for the spring edition of Railtex / Infrarail on 10–12 May, the number one showcase for rail technology and infrastructure.
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Network Rail Suppliers Sign Up to Science-Based Targets Climate Change Initiative
Over two thirds of suppliers (67%) have committed to Network Rail’s science-based targets initiative aimed at limiting carbon emissions.
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Spain: Adif Chooses Saitec for Rincón de Soto Bypass Project
Saitec will design and build the Rincón de Soto bypass in the Castejón-Logroño section of the Cantabrian-Mediterranean corridor.
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Deutsche Bahn and Vodafone Launch Infrastructure Partnership
Vodafone has signed an agreement with Deutsche Bahn to close any remaining gaps in the operator's network on rail routes across Germany.