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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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Complete Composite Systems: ARCOSYSTEM® Works Downhill
ARCOSYSTEM®️ from Complete Composite Systems was used in the challenging hillside project in the town of Neuhausen am Rheinfall.
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Australia: ARTC Appoints Preferred Contractor for Inland Rail sections of Rail Corridor Programme
The ARTC has chosen Martinus as the preferred contractor for delivery of the Inland Rail sections of its Rail Corridor Programme.
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UAE Railways Program Officially Launched
The UAE Railways Program, a strategy for the Emirates’ railway sector, has been officially launched at a special event at Dubai’s EXPO 2020.
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Canada: TBMs Travel to Toronto to Dig Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Tunnels
Work on Toronto’s Eglington Crosstown West Extension is a step closer to starting, as the project’s TBMs are now on their way to Canada.
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HS2 Launches First Tunnel Boring Machine in the Midlands
The first tunnel boring machine working on HS2 in the Midlands launched on 2 December, excavating a one-mile tunnel in Warwickshire.
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IMA Dresden: The Heart of Our Test Benches
IMA Dresden explains how the heart of their test benches is the hydraulic system which is constantly supplying the test bench with oil.
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HS2 Green Tunnel Contract Awarded to Stanton Precast
Stanton Precast has been awarded the contract to deliver three 'green tunnels' for HS2 by the main works contractor EKFB.
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DB Removes Bottleneck in Frankfurt
A second track on Homburger Damm north of Frankfurt’s city centre has been put into operation by Deutsche Bahn.
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Network Rail to Give Endangered Hazel Dormice Dedicated Railway Crossing
Network Rail is creating a special bridge for endangered wild hazel dormice in Lancashire in a bid to grow their populations.
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BÄR Strengthens Stadler in the Field of Signalling
Stadler takes over BÄR Bahnsicherung AG with all its locations and employees to strengthen and expand its own signalling competencies.
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Bayerische Regiobahn to Use DatNet from ETC Solutions
Bayerische Regiobahn has signed a contract with ETC Solutions to introduce the production planning and control platform, DatNet.
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STM Launches New Railway Infrastructure Division
STM has entered the rail infrastructure services market with the establishment of a new railway infrastructure division.
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IMA Dresden: Day 2 at the JEC Dach Forum
IMA Dresden are at the JEC Dach Forum in Frankfurt, discussing sustainability, e-mobility and thermoplastic composites.
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Construction of HS2’s Old Oak Common Station Box Begins
Work on HS2’s Old Oak Common 850-metre-long station box has begun. The reinforced concrete structure will form the station's frame and base.
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Pandrol Achieves Environmental Product Declarations
Pandrol announce the publication of Environmental Product Declarations for three of its Sustainable Resilient System products.
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UAE National Rail Network Tunnels Completed Ahead of Schedule
Etihad Rail has completed the excavation of the nine tunnels that make up Package D of Stage Two of the UAE National Rail Network.
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Dartmoor Line Passenger Services Resume After 50-Year Hiatus
Regular train services resumed on the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton this past weekend after a 50-year hiatus.
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Double Tracks to Enable Half-Hourly Services between Biel and Basel
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has applied for a building permit to expand the railway line between Grellingen and Duggingen to double tracks.
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Webuild Joint Venture Wins Brenner Base Tunnel Lot H41 Award
An Implenia/Webuild (and swiss subsidiary CSC) joint venture has been awarded Lot H41 of the Brenner Base Tunnel project.
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How to Enable Smooth and Safe Passenger Flows in Train Stations
Network Rail adopt a new tool, based on PTV technology, for station planners to analyse detailed passenger movements within their station.
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IMA Dresden: Thorough Shaking Means Proper Testing
IMA Dresden's hexapod shaker test bench shakes elements for customer testing, from small telematic modules to seat connections.
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The Integrated Rail Plan: A Disaster for Rail, Passengers and the Environment
The Integrated Rail Plan published today, 18 November 2021, announces a huge slash in new railway lines being built in England.
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PTV UK and Ireland 21st User Group Innovation Day
The PTV UK & Ireland User Group Meeting will be held online on the 23rd November. Join them to learn about the newest PTV software features.
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Latvia: Largest Rail Baltica Tender Launched for Main Line Construction
Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas has launched the international tender for the construction of Rail Baltica’s main line in Latvia.