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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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Traffic through Salisbury Tunnel Junction to Reopen Tomorrow Following Collision
Following the collision between a SWR train and a GWR train on 31 October, the line is set to reopen to passenger traffic on 16 November.
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Zentrum am Berg Opening
The Zentrum am Berg was officially opened by the Montan University Leoben and put into operation on October 18th 2021.
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GEOWEB® Geocells for Permanent Way Applications
Presto Geosystems GEOWEB® Geocells for Permanent Way Applications. Creating a stable and stiffer layer under track.
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Handheld Launches New Version of Its Ultra-Rugged PDA, the NAUTIZ X9
Handheld Group announce a new version of its NAUTIZ X9 PDA: an ultra-rugged enterprise handheld built for the most challenging environments.
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Astronics Introduces ATS-5000 Series of Test and Support Solutions
Astronics has launched its ATS-5000 Series of Functional Test and Support Solutions, offering a wide variety of application solutions.
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Transport Day at COP26: UITP and UIC Joint Statement
For Transport Day at COP26 (10 Nov 2021), UITP and UIC have released a joint statement urging a focus on rail and public transport.
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Jewers Make an Entrance with Security Gates
Jewers Doors recently completed the installation of two pairs of Security Rated entrance gates for the new Whitechapel Station.
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Germany: Route Severely Damaged by Floods Reopens Today
Following severe flooding in Germany in July, Deutsche Bahn has reopened part of the Ahr Valley Railway to passenger traffic again today.
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Smart Stations for Intelligent and Responsible Travel
A smart station should be promoted as the primary mode of transport in a city for short and long-distance commutes.
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TECHNO-CRETE® - Sustainable and Easily Transportable
Complete Composite Systems used their eco-friendly post mix, TECHNO-CRETE® during a recent installation for Siemens.
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SALTEK: DL-PL-RACK-1U – Multichannel SPDs for Ethernet
SALTEK offer a flexible, multi-channel box with 16 independent SPD modules for 16 independent Ethernet lines which can easily be integrated.
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Deutsche Bahn Trains Dogs to Sniff Out Protected Species
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is training dogs to detect protected species in order to speed up construction projects.
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Rail Baltica to Receive Over 19m Euros from New Grant Agreement
Rail Baltica has been granted an additional 19.7m euros in funding thanks to a Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) cross-border grant agreement…
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RIA: UK Government Must Publish Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline Update
The Railway Industry Association is asking the UK Government to urgently publish an update of its Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline.
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HS2 Announces Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner Shortlist
HS2 has published a shortlist of bidders for the Phase 2a Design and Delivery Partner contract. The winner will be announced next summer.
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Bridgepoint Acquires a Majority Stake in PTV Group
Bridgepoint has acquired a stake in PTV Group, the aim is to further expand the company's position as the world's leading software provider.
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Czech Railway Test Track to See €20 Million Investment
The Czech-based Railway Research Institute, VUZ, is set to invest €20 million on their railway test track in a bid to reduce emissions.
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To Build or Not to Build? The Uncertain Future of HS2's Eastern Leg
In this month's column, Jonn Elledge muses on the future of HS2's eastern leg and the political tug of war taking place behind the scenes.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Co-arranges Financing of Shunting Locomotives
KfW IPEX-Bank co-arranges financing of 50 new SmartHybrid and 53 existing modern shunting locomotives to be acquired by Nexrail.
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Dartmoor Line Resumes Year-Round Service This November
After a 50-year hiatus, the Dartmoor Line will resume regular passenger services between Okehampton and Exeter St Davids next month.
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Scottish Rail Electrification Programme Gets the Green Light
The East Kilbride and Barrhead electrification project will pass through East Renfrewshire and South Lanarkshire to the south of Glasgow.
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Network Rail Installs First Fibre-Reinforced Polymer Footbridge
A footbridge made from super-strong fibre-reinforced plastic has been installed in Bicester to replace a footpath level crossing.
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Simulation: How Much Road Space Do Cars Take?
PTV Group have released a video simulation representing how much road space cars take up along with other modes of transport.
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HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine Completes First Mile Under the Chilterns
HS2 tunnel boring machine ‘Florence’ has passed the one mile mark, cutting through a mix of chalk and flint beneath the Chiltern hills.
