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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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Heritage-Protected Building Is Turned into a Train Station
Train Station of the Future: Heritage-protected Coburg station has been redesigned with AUWEKO and Green Furniture Concept products.
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Construction of Rail Baltica Station Begins at Riga International Airport
Construction of the Rail Baltica station – and related infrastructure – has begun at Riga International Airport.
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Improving the Transportation Network
Toronto Pearson Airport (GTAA) has equipped the Link Train stations with AUWEKO's fire- and leakproof, high-end waste and recycling bins.
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HS2 Launches Second Giant Tunnelling Machine - Cecilia
HS2 has launched Cecilia, the second of two 2,000t tunnelling machines that will excavate ten-mile-long tunnels beneath the Chiltern Hills.
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British Steel Launches Weathering Steel Structural Sections
British Steel has today unveiled another new product for the construction market – weathering steel structural sections.
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Solutions for Isolating the Permanent Way
Calenberg Ingenieure's USM series provides solutions for isolating the permanent way, reducing both vibration and sound in its surroundings.
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Frankfurt (Main) Hauptbahnhof Gets Green Light for New Tunnel
Germany: A new tunnel and station for long-distance services at Frankfurt has been given the green light by a feasibility study.
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Comtest Wireless & RazorSecure Partnership Announced
Comtest Wireless has announced a new strategic partnership with British cyber security specialists for the rail industry, RazorSecure.
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New Palermo-Catania-Messina High-Capacity Railway Contract for Webuild
Webuild has won a contract that will see it help to double the capacity of the Palermo-Catania-Messina high-capacity railway in Sicily.
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HS2 Starts Permanent Works on Old Oak Common Station
Permanent works on HS2's Old Oak Common station have got under way today with phase 1 seeing the construction of a 750,000m3 underground box…
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Webuild Wins Contract for Orsana-Hirpinia High-Speed Railway
Webuild Group has won a contract for the design and construction of the Orsara-Hirpinia section of the Naples-Bari high-speed railway.
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HS2 Colne Valley Western Slopes Project Gets Green Light
HS2 has obtained approval for a scheme that will use excavated material to create new chalk grassland, woodland, wood pasture and wetland.
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Rail Monitoring through LoRa Star IoT
Join Worldsensing's engineering experts for their Rail Monitoring through LoRa Star IoT and Topographical Surveying Technologies webinar.
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ORR Begins UK Rail Infrastructure Planning for 2024–2029
The ORR has launched the 2023 Periodic Review – the process for determining the funding needed for Britain’s rail network from 2024-2029.
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Webuild and Lane Construction Sign Final Agreement for Dallas-Houston High-Speed Railway
Webuild and US subsidiary Lane Construction have signed the final agreement to build the US’ first true high-speed railway.
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ESA Jumpstarts LiveEO’s Product Development
European Space Agency (ESA) support jumpstarts LiveEO’s product development and enables market leadership.
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Webuild Selected as Best Bidder for Orsara-Bovino High-Speed Railway
Webuild Group identified as best bidder for a design and build contract for the Orsara-Bovino section of the Naples-Bari high-speed railway.
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British Cables Company Gains Agreement with Network Rail
British Cables Company (BCC) has gained a 5-year framework agreement to supply a range of specialist cables to Network Rail.
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Judgement on Patent Infringement
A statement by Gordon Donald, Managing Director of Geofabrics, regarding the judgement on patent infringement by Fiberweb Geosynthetics Ltd.
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Join British Steel: Search Is on for Manufacturing Trainees
British Steel is looking to recruit new manufacturing trainees to enhance its operations in Scunthorpe, UK.
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Frauscher: Strictly According to Protocol
As railway applications become more complex, Florian Einböck from Fauscher explains how software protocols guarantee easy communication.
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HS2 Launches Search for Interchange Station Construction Partner
HS2 begins search for a construction partner to build Interchange Station. This will be at the centre of the new high speed rail network.
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Network Rail Completes Upgrade Work at London King’s Cross
No trains ran to or from London King’s Cross this past weekend as work continued on Network Rail’s East Coast Upgrade.
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Zonegreen Ensures Safety at Notts Depot Is on Point
Zonegreen is expanding the services it offers to Nottingham’s Eastcroft depot, following the installation of its Points Converter technology…
