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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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DAMM Launches World's First VHF TETRA Radio at CCW
DAMM is excited to be launching the world’s first VHF TETRA radio at CCW 2019. With the new VHF FT5 radio, it becomes possible to...
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Unipart Rail: Value through Innovation
At Unipart Rail we carefully assess both our own innovations, and those of the innovators we partner with, to ensure that there are many...
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The Belt & Road Initiative: 7 Considerations for CEE & Europe
The CEE: Co-Building the Belt and Road conference took place in Warsaw this week. What are the key concerns and opportunities for the region…
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Unipart Agrees Five-Year Sicut Deal in Australia and NZ
Sicut Composite Railway Sleepers deliver superior performance, longer life and better value for rail track asset owners. They also offer a..…
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nVent ERICO – Railway Electrical Protection
Railway electrical protection is a vital part of safe, reliable operations. nVent ERICO offers a comprehensive portfolio of products that...
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Goldschmidt Thermit Group Convinces with Innovative Railway Infrastructure Solutions
Data Acquisition for Rail Infrastructure, a cloud-based database solution developed by the company, enables the automation of documentation.…
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ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe
On 16 June 2019 the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) will become THE EU railway authority, issuing authorisations for rail vehicles.
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Pandrol Fastening System Specified for Mumbai Naval Dockyard
Pandrol has secured a major project to design, manufacture and supply HCC with a bespoke rail fastening system for Mumbai Naval Dockyard.
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Bombardier and Hitachi Reveal Proposed HS2 Train Design
Bombardier and Hitachi have unveiled the first image of their proposed HS2 train design. They will submit their bid to HS2 Ltd today.
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UK: Alstom Reveals Its Design for HS2 Trains
Alstom has unveiled its design for the HS2 trains. HS2 is the new high-speed railway line for the UK. HS2 Ltd will award the contract in 202…
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Visit Unipart Rail at Africa Rail 2019
Unipart Rail are exhibiting at Africa Rail 2019 on 19th & 20th June at the Sandton Convention Centre, Johannesburg. We are exhibiting...
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SBB Cargo International CEO Sven Flore on the Rail Freight Industry
Sven Flore, CEO of SBB Cargo International, gives his thoughts on the Ceneri Base Tunnel, the future of freight, ETCS and more.
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Industry Insider Week 22 – 10 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 22: Alstom delivers the first MP16 metro train and begins production of locomotives in Kazakhstan.
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South Wales 'Site of the Future' Is 97 Percent Diesel-Free
Network Rail has run a worksite in South Wales that was 97 percent diesel-free, demonstrating the viability of solar technologies.
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Pandrol Secures Contract with Dhaka Metro
Pandrol has secured a significant new contract with Larsen and Toubro to provide rail fastening solutions for Line 6 of the Dhaka Metro.
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Bombardier Preferred Bidder for Cairo Monorail Project
Bombardier Transportation has been named the preferred bidder for the Cairo monorail project, which comprises two new lines 96km in length.
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Zonegreen Launch Depot Protection RFID Control Panel at Railtex
The new Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) control panel which is operated via RFID cards. Zonegreen have developed a unique prop...
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Industry Insider Week 21 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 21: Alstom wins a contract for 27 fuel cell trains and installs its incremental train control system.
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Sydney Metro North West Enters Commercial Service
The Sydney Metro enters commercial service: on Sunday 26 May, the new Alstom Metropolis trainsets began operating on the 36km line.
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German Centre for Rail Transport Research Opens
The German Centre for Rail Transport Research has opened in Bonn and Dresden. It will conduct both its own research and commissioned work.
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Brexit and the Rail Industry: Findings of the Lords Report
The House of Lords EU Committee has published its report "Brexit: road, rail and maritime transport". What are the key findings for rail?
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Rail Industry Impact: How Is Brexit Affecting British Steel?
British Steel, a major supplier to the rail industry, has gone into liquidation following Brexit-related financial trouble.
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Virgin Trains USA Begin Construction of Orlando Expansion
Virgin Trains USA, formerly Brightline, have selected the contractors to begin the expansion works to Orlando International Airport.
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Industry Insider Week 20 – 12 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 20: highlights of Railtex 2019 with Siemens showcasing its Velaro Novo and Alstom its hydrogen Breeze…
