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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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Schleswig-Holstein Issues Tenders for TOCs to Run Battery Trains
Schleswig-Holstein transport manager NAH.SH has started looking for operators to run services with the new Stadler Akku trains from 2022.
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Coronavirus Cashflow: HS2 Speeds Up Payments
HS2 says it will pay its suppliers as soon as possible rather than within the contract terms and has asked Tier 1 contractors to do the same…
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More Funds for Izmir Metro Project in Turkey
The Izmir metro westward expansion has received 25m euros in additional funding from Société Générale, adding to the 80m from EBRD from 2018…
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Shortlist for 2.6bn CAD Valley Line West Light Rail Project Announced
Three joint ventures are on the short list to design and build phase 2 of the light rail Valley Line in Edmondon, Canada – Valley Line West.
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Rail Baltica Tender for Riga International Airport Station Enters Phase 2
The tender process for the Rail Baltica Riga International Airport station has entered its second phase with 11 companies in the running.
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SMEs Are Vital to HS2 Success
Monica Barbosa, Xrail Group, writes about the importance of SMEs in delivering large-scale rail infrastructure projects such as HS2.
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Pandrol Signs Long-Term Partnership Agreement in Mongolia
Pandrol has signed a partnership agreement to supply its world-renowned Fastclip rail fastening system in Mongolia.
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Rail Signal Power Protection, Technology & Innovation Webinar
Bender UK is an expert in the design and supply of signal power protection and insulation monitoring systems for the UK’s rail network.
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Curzon Street First HS2 Station to Get Planning Permission
Curzon Street is the first of the HS2 stations to receive planning permission. It will form the Birmingham terminus of the high-speed line.
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HS2 Starts Search for Track Systems Suppliers
HS2 has officially launched its search for track systems suppliers for Phase 1 and 2a. There are 4 lots. Contracts will be awarded in 2022.
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First 275km/h Test Trip Takes Place in Ceneri Base Tunnel
The first test at 275km/h has taken place in the Ceneri Base Tunnel with the ICE-S from Germany. The tunnel will go to SBB on 1 September.
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Semmering Base Tunnel Reaches Halfway Milestone
The 27km Semmering Base Tunnel in Austria, which will connect Gloggnitz and Mürzzuschlag for freight and passenger rail has been dug halfway…
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HS2 Interchange First Station in the World to Get Environmental 'Outstanding' Grade
HS2 Interchange station near Solihull in the West Midlands is the first in the world to achieve the 'outstanding' classification by BREEAM.
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Blue Line Extension Opens on Bangkok Metro
The Blue Line extension of the Bangkok Metro has started full revenue services. It is now 48km long with 38 stations out to Lok Song.
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Rail Supply Group Launches Coronavirus Recovery Survey
The RSG is launching a survey to inform its decision-making on how the UK rail supply chain can make a full, fast recovery from coronavirus.
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Zonegreen Extends Depot Safety at Ardwick
Zonegreen is installing its Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) onto a new four road stabling facility being built at Ardwick depot.
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FirstClass Skills Training for NCATI
The National College for Advanced Transport & Infrastructure (NCATI), has partnered with Depot Safety specialist FirstClass Safety & Control…
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All TBMs Now Working on Melbourne's Metro Tunnel Project
Good progress is being made on Melbourne's Metro Tunnel project with all tunnel boring machines now in the ground.
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Rail Baltica Online Forum: Project a Key Contributor to Economic Recovery
Rail Baltica Online Forum took place with 1000 viewers and the transport ministers of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania as well as Adina Valean…
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Tunnelling Complete on Forrestfield-Airport Link
TBM Sandy broke through at Bayswater so that both of the twin-bored tunnels on the Forrestfield-Airport Link are now complete.
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Lötschberg Base Tunnel to Open Again Following Water and Sand Ingress
The Lötschberg Base Tunnel suffered water and sand ingress in March. BLS has cleaned up the damage and the tunnel will reopen on 24 April.
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Munich: SWM Submits Tram Line Planning Application
SWM has submitted the planning application for the new Westtangente tram line in Munich that will link five of the city's northern suburbs.
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2020 Milestone for MTR East Rail Line Extension
The MTR East Rail Line extension, which is due to open in 2022, will see the new signalling system and rolling stock phased in this year.
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RIEGL Ultimate LiDAR Webinar Series
RIEGL will be hosting a series of FREE webinars in April. Learn more about the latest in LiDAR applications, workflows and new products.
