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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HS2 Has Hired More Than 400 Apprentices to Date
The HS2 rail project has generated more than 400 apprenticeships to date, with a goal of creating 2,000 over the course of the project.
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An Innovative Patented System to Replace Signal Cabinets
S&C Rail Solutions’ patented method allows any organization to replace signal cabinets in a much more efficient way.
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Network Rail Certifies Worldsensing Loadsensing Soultion
Network Rail certifies Worldsensing Loadsensing monitoring solution meaning it is fully approved for use in their civil engineering projects…
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New Rail Infrastructure Funding for Victoria
The Australian federal budget includes more than half a billion dollars in funding for rail infrastructure projects in the state of Victoria…
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HS2 Ltd and SCS JV Sign TBM Contract
HS2 Ltd has signed a contract with contractor Skanka Costain STRAVAG JV for the first 2 tunnel boring machines to start on the HS2 project.
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HS2 Ltd Launches Public Consultation on Proposed Changes to Phase 2b
HS2 Ltd has launched a public consultation on proposed changes the Phase 2b of the high-speed rail project, including additional platforms.
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British Steel Part of £75m Zero Carbon Humber Bid
British Steel is among 12 others across the Humber to have submitted a public & private sector funded bid to accelerate decarbonisation.
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Stabilising Transportation Infrastructure with Minimal Carbon Impact
For more than a decade, ARMORMAX has been used to reinforce embankments and slopes for stabilising transportation infrastructure.
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Crossrail Governance Handed Over to TfL
Crossrail Ltd has handed over the governance of the Crossrail project (Elizabeth Line) to Transport for London (TfL) prior to trial running.
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EBA Approves Hybrid Tamping Machine for Operation in Germany
The Unimat 09-32/4S Dynamic E³ universal hybrid tamping machine received unlimited approval for operation in Germany in the summer of 2020.
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New Term for Technology Tuesdays
British Steel's Rail Technologies team is returning with a new series of autumn dates. The new programme will begin on Tuesday 6 October.
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Let's Build Together - British Steel Business Update
Let's build together – British Steel CEO, Ron Deelen, recently issued the following company update:
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Unipart Rail and Andiman & Co Partnership to Support European Growth
Unipart Rail has formed a partnership with Andiman & Co to accelerate growth in the European rail market.
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Instead of Trade Fair: Robel Comes to the Customer
With machine demonstrations in 10 German cities, Robel offers an alternative to the traditional fixture in the track construction calendar.
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Singapore's Jurong Region Line to Get Siemens CBTC Solution
Siemens has won a contract with the LTA in Singapore to provide platform screen doors and CTBC technology for the Jurong Region Line.
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Alstom Wins Rail Infrastructure Contract in Romania
Alstom, as part of a consortium, has won a rail infrastructure project in Romania. This contract, Lot 2, completes the project (Lots 1 & 3).
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Warrnambool Line Upgrade Gets Underway
The Warrnambool Line Upgrade, which will see signalling upgrades and a new crossing loop, is now underway. Completion is expected for 2021.
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Texas High-Speed Railway Receives Federal Approvals
The proposed high-speed railway between Dallas and Houston has reached an important milestone with regulatory approvals from the FRA.
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Frauscher Advanced Counter: Stable Concept, Flexible System
The Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdC is an axle counter that offers great flexibility in track vacancy detection.
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Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects
Unipart Rail Webinar: Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects with McCulloch Rail Solutions.
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The Ceneri Base Tunnel Opens – The NRLA Is Complete
The Ceneri Base Tunnel has formally opened, completing the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA). Regular services will begin in December…
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HS2 Announces Formal Start of Construction
HS2 Ltd has today (4 Sep 2020) announced the formal start of construction on the high-speed railway line, a major milestone for the project.
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Railroad Ballast Improvements Using GEOWEB® Geocells
With ballooning rail traffic carrying heavier loads than ever, GEOWEB® Geocells effectively take the pressure off critical ballast systems.
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PTV Group Analyzes Mobility Behaviour in the City of Munich
PTV Group, together with a broad-based research team, has been commissioned by BMVI to analyze mobility behavior in the city of Munich.