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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Albania: Durres-Tirana Line to Be Rehabilitated
Albanian State Railways has signed a contract for the rehabilitation of the Durrës-Tirana line and the construction of a new 5.7km line.
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Amberg Tunnel How-to Videos Now Available
A new series of Amberg Tunnel how-to videos are now available on the Amberg Technologies YouTube channel.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Arranges €75 Million Warehouse Facility for Aves One AG
KfW IPEX-Bank join the financing of Aves One AG, arranging a €75 million warehouse facility to expand their rail freight wagon portfolio.
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Rail Link to Romania's Busiest Airport Completed
The rail link to Bucharest's airport is complete. There is a new station at T1, connecting passengers to the city centre in 20 minutes.
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Case Study: Mainline Rehabilitation Using TrackTex
TrackTex anti-pumping geocomposite was an obvious solution to resurfacing issues caused by mud-pumping on a section of mainline track.
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British Steel Delivers World Firsts with Enhanced Zinoco® Coated Rail
British Steel has unveiled 2 world firsts with major upgrades to its rail corrosion protection system – Zinoco® coated rail.
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BREAKING: Alstom Completes Acquisition of Bombardier Transportation
On 29 January 2021 Alstom has completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation with a combined order backlog of 71.1 billion euros.
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Network Rail Announces Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Works
Network Rail has announced Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) works to take place in the first two weeks of August.
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Mounting Concerns Over Government Efforts to Roll Back HS2
Comments in the Commissioner's report stating the government is exploring cutting down platform numbers at HS2 Euston have sparked concern.
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HS2 Chiltern Tunnel Vent Shaft Given Planning Approval
The first of five headhouses that will provide ventilation and emergency access to the HS2 Chiltern tunnel has gained planning approval.
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The Role of the Rail in the Wheel-Rail-System
The rail plays a central role in the wheel-rail-system. In order to reliably fulfill its functions, regular maintenance is crucial.
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£500,000 Investment Improves Efficiency at Skinningrove
An investment of £500,000 has been made at British Steel's Special Profiles mill in Skinningrove to improve process efficiency.
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Designs for HS2 Viaducts at Water Orton Unveiled
The designs for the HS2 viaducts at Water Orton in Warwickshire have been unveiled following a public consultation in spring 2020.
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GEOWEB® Pavement Base Reinforcement
Since its installation in 2018, the GEOWEB system has exceeded project expectations and required no maintenance or repairs.
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East West Rail to Receive 760 Million GBP in Funding
The government has awarded 760 million GBP in funding for the construction of East West Rail between Bicester and Bletchley.
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AKN is Expanding Its Service - DatNet Meets Passenger
AKN is improving passenger information using a QR code that can give real-time train times. The data comes from ETC's DatNet control system.
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Alstom Wins Signalling and Telecoms System Contract for Delhi-Meerut Line
Alstom has won the contract to provide the signalling, train control and telecommunications systems for the Delhi-Meerut railway line, India…
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Calls on Government to Protect Eurostar
There are renewed calls on the UK government to provide support to Eurostar to prevent Britain's only international rail link from folding.
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British Steel Rail Helps Provide Sustainable Solution for £1 Billion Project
British Steel's conductor rail is set to help revolutionise rail services for passengers to and from London Waterloo.
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Siemens Mobility Signs MoU to Build Egypt's First High-Speed Rail System
Siemens Mobility has signed a memorandum of understanding for the construction of 1,000km of high-speed rail lines in Egypt.
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Port Container Yard Base-Layer and Surface Stabilisation Using the GEOWEB® Geocells System
The GEOWEB® Load Support System provides base-layer & surface stabilisation for Dakar's Port Container Yard.
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A Look at Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast
A look at Edmonton's Valley Line Southeast, which is due to open in 2021. 2021 will also see the start of phase 2 construction.
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Propex GeoSolutions Is Hitting the Refresh Button in 2021
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East Coast Upgrade Reaches King's Cross Milestone
During the Christmas closure of London King's Cross, Network Rail engineers lifted all four tracks going into the station to divert a sewer.