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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Masats Platform Doors Are in Service in Barcelona
Masats have installed PSD platform doors on line 11 at Trinitat Nova Station, Barcelona, providing maximum safety for passengers.
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Keolis-MHI Joint Venture Begins Operations of Dubai Metro and Tram Networks
The Keolis-MHI Rail Management and Operation LLC consortium has begun operating the Dubai Metro and Dubai Tram networks.
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TfL Opens Northern Line Extension to Battersea Power Station
Transport for London (TfL) has opened the new extension to the Northern Line from Kennington to Battersea Power Station.
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Expo Ferroviaria 2021: Italy's Leading Railway Industry Exhibtion
EXPO Ferroviaria, Italy's only show for railway technologies, products and systems takes place from 28-30 September, at Rho Fiera Milano.
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Visit IMA Dresden at International Rail Vehicle Conference
Visit IMA Dresden at stand 7 for the 18th International Rail Vehicle Conference, taking place in Dresden from 22-24 September 2021.
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Will We See You at TRAKO?
Visit IMA Dresden at TRAKO, Europe’s second largest railway technology trade fair, taking place in Gdansk from 21-24 September 2021.
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Hayes & Harlington Station Upgrades Completed
Network Rail has completed upgrades at Hayes & Harlington station ahead of the Elizabeth line opening in the first half of next year.
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Silver Sponsor of Middle East Rail Expo in Dubai
Emeg® Group announce that they will be sponsoring the Middle East Rail Expo in Dubai on 12th & 13th October 2021 as a Silver Sponsor.
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HS2 Hits 20,000 Job Landmark One Year After Construction Begins
One year on from the start of phase one's construction, HS2 has announced that 20,000 people are now working on the high-speed rail project.
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Railtex/Infrarail 2021 Brings Industry Back on Track
Railtex/Infrarail detail the success of the 15th International Exhibition of Railway equipment, systems and services held this week.
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HS2 Train Depot and Network Control Centre Builder Shortlist Announced
HS2 has confirmed the shortlist of bidders to build its control centre and rolling stock maintenance depot.
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Rail Ballast Stabilisation with GEOWEB® Geocells
Presto Geosystems offer an on demand webinar for rail ballast stabilisation solutions using the GEOWEB® 3D Geocells System.
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Network Rail Completes Major East Coast Main Line Signalling Work Near Peterborough
Network Rail's completed signalling work on new track near Peterborough that will divert freight trains under the East Coast Main Line.
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Comtest Wireless Becomes a UK RISQS Approved Supplier
UK based Comtest Wireless International Limited becomes a RISQS approved supplier & achieves ISO 14001 environmental management in Italy.
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Railtex/Infrarail 2021 Opens Tomorrow
The NEC Birmingham will play host to Railtex/Infrarail, a total of 220 exhibitors will present a variety of the latest railway equipment.
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Bristol East Junction Upgrade Works Completed
The upgrade works at Bristol East Junction have been completed with full train services at Bristol Temple Meads having been resumed.
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Network Rail to Trial Fibre Optic Acoustic Sensing Technology
Network Rail has chosen Thales Ground Transportation to develop and trial fibre-optic acoustic sensing technology.
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D3 Forecast to Tempt Over Six Million Passengers Out of Their Cars in First Year of Operation
During its first year of operation, it's predicted that 6.6 million people will choose to travel on the MCD D3 line rather than by car.
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Scarborough Subway Extension Tunnel Boring Machine Undertakes Quality Control and Testing Prior to Shipment
Workers in Schwanau, Germany, have been busy manufacturing t the Scarborough Subway Extension’s tunnel boring machine (TBM).
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British Cables Company Announces New Senior Staff Appointments
Following the recent retirement of Commercial Director, Paul Farrell, British Cables Company appoints new senior staff roles.
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HS2 Ltd Releases Revised Camden Headhouse Images
HS2 Ltd has published revised images of the Adelaide Road headhouse in Camden, after changes were made to the design.
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Frauscher: Wheel Sensor Solutions at Their Best
Frauscher explains how their wheel sensor solutions plus other trackside equipment contribute to reliable railway operations in Spain.
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HS2 Unveils Designs for Final Chiltern Tunnel Headhouse
Images of HS2’s Chesham Road rural headhouse, which will provide emergency access to the 10-mile-long Chiltern tunnel, has been unveiled.
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Siemens Mobility Signs Contract to Deliver Egypt’s First High-Speed, Electrified Rail System
Siemens Mobility will deliver an Egyptian rail system featuring the country’s first high-speed, electrified main and freight rail line.
