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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Alstom Completes Test Run for Algeria Tramway Project
Alstom has completed the first test run for the Mostaganem tramway project in Algeria. The rolling stock for the 14km line is the Citadis.
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Alstom Wins Contract for New Toulouse Metro Line
Alstom has won a contract with Toulouse Metropole to supply systems for the Toulouse Aerospace Express metro line, including rolling stock.
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Widespread Dismay over National Infrastructure Commission HS2 Proposals
The National Infrastructure Commission has published its Rail Needs Assessment report, causing widespread dismay over possible cuts to HS2.
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Plasser & Theurer: From Inspection to Complete Servicing
Together with the global partner companies Plasser & Theurer has proven to be a reliable service partner for decades.
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Ceneri Base Tunnel Officially Open Completing the NRLA
On Sunday, 13 December, timetabled passenger and freight services started operating through the Ceneri Base Tunnel, completing the NRLA.
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Commission Presents Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy
The European Commission has presented its Sustainable and Smart Mobility Strategy with ten flagship ideas to decarbonise transport.
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British Steel Launches New High-Strength S460M Structural Steel Grade
British Steel has increased its offering to the construction market by introducing a new high-strength structural steel grade.
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Pandrol Opens New Training Academy in Raismes, France
SNCF accredited, and EN 14730-2 compliant, the new centre is designed to enhance and enrich Pandrol’s local training facilities.
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HS2 Reveals First Images of Midlands Tunnel Site
HS2 Ltd has revealed the first images of the north portal for the Long Itchington Wood tunnel site southeast of Birmingham.
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Webinar: Port & Intermodal Yard Stabilization
FREE Webinar: Port & Intermodal Yard Stabilization. Learn how the GEOWEB system extends pavement life and reduces maintenance.
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Agreement Reached on Crossrail Final Phase Funding
The Mayor of London, TfL, the DfT and the treasury have agreed a funding and financing package for the final phase of Crossrail.
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The Next Generation: Condition Based Maintenance
Condition Based Maintenance: Better data science will deliver more actionable data and systems that will help to automate asset maintenance.
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Zonegreen Protects Staff at Tyne and Wear Metro
Zonegreen have installed their Depot Personnel Protection System at a new learning centre for employees entering Tyne and Wear Metro depots.
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First Remote EUROLOCKING Successfully Put into Operation
A remote EUROLOCKING interlocking system has successfully been put into operation at Transports Publics Fribourgeois (TPF) in Vuadens.
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Brexit: EU Proposes Channel Tunnel Infrastructure and Train Licensing Extensions
Brexit: the European Commission has proposed a regulation giving extensions covering the Channel Tunnel infrastructure and train licences.
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Infrastructure Slope Protection Prevents Earthwork Failure
Propex GeoSolutions used its ARMORMAX technology to protect a drainage channel in Reinland, Manitoba to prevent flooding and degradation.
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Zonis Adopts Pandrol’s Sleeper Layer SL400 for Belgrano Railway Renewal Project
Pandrol’s Sleeper Layer SL400 was selected by Zonis for the Belgrano Railway Renewal Project following a public tender in Argentina.
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British Steel Increasing Production and Recruiting 66 New Employees
British Steel is recruiting 66 new employees to support increased production at its operations in Scunthorpe and Teesside.
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HS2 and WMCA Collaborate on Metro Eastside Extension
HS2 and the West Midlands Combined Authority (WMCA) will work together on utility diversions in readiness of the metro eastside extension.
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Portable Gauge for Fast and Accurate Measurement of Track Geometry
Nextsense, measurement expert for the rail industry, has developed the CALIPRI Track Geometry Gauge – an add-on to their well-known systems.
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BREAKING: Railtex 2021 Postponed
Railtex 2021, which was to be held jointly with Infrarail in May 2021, has been postponed to 7–9 September because of COVID-19.
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Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility Launch H2goesRail Hydrogen Partnership
Deutsche Bahn and Siemens Mobility launch the H2goesRail partnership to trial a hydrogen train (Mireo Plus H) and refuelling infrastructure.
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Network Rail Announces Euston HS2 and West Coast Main Line Works
Network Rail has announced major works at Euston for the construction of the HS2 terminus and on the West Coast Main Line in 2021.
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Crossrail 2 Issues Update Statement
Following the funding agreement reached between TfL and goverment, consultancy work on Crossrail 2 will end, safeguarding will continue.