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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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Network Rail Creates New Regional Managing Directors
To become more passenger-oriented, Network Rail is devolving responsibilities and has created new regional managing directors.
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Chris Mariner, CEO, MECX Group, Discusses Network Rail’s Control Period 6
Chris Mariner, CEO of Mecx Group discusses Network Rail’s Control Period 6 budget. MECX works directly with Network Rail on a number of...
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Network Rail Announces CP6 Rail Haulage and Seasonal Services Contracts
Network Rail has announced the winners of contracts worth £800 million. The companies will provide rail haulage and seasonal services in CP6…
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Today at Railtex: Day 3 – 16 May 2019
Railtex Day 3 highlights: a talk on hydrogen power in rail to move away from diesel, as well as a talk about Labour's plans for rail.
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Today at Railtex: Day 2 – 15 May 2019
Railtex Day 2: find out about all the events in the Seminar Theatre, the Knowledge Hub and the Future Focus Conference at a glance.
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Today at Railtex: Day 1 – 14 May 2019
Railtex Day 1 kicks off today with the opening ceremony at 10:30am, though doors open to the NEC, Birmingham at 10am. See 400+ exhibitors.
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Industry Insider Week 19 - 11 Must Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 19: news about the BLS long-distance franchises, Vivarail's plans for hydrogen trains and more.
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OEBB Presents Plans for New Lower Inn Valley Railway
OEBB has presented its plans for the new Brenner access line - the Lower Inn Valley railway between Brannenburg and Kundl.
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Bender UK RS4 Rail Signal Power Protection
Next-generation Rail Signal Power Protection with increased sensitivity for first fault location and compliance with Network Rail’s...
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Doha Metro Red Line Starts Preview Services
Preview services have started on the Red Line of the Doha Metro in Qatar. Services will run weekdays from 8am to 11pm, servicing 13 stations…
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Germany Hosts Rail Summit | Focus on Digitalisation
The German Ministry for Transport has held a rail summit focusing on digitalisation and the Deutschland-Takt timetable.
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Network Rail Awards Crossrail Station Contracts to Hochtief and Graham
Network Rail has awarded the final contracts for upgrades and construction works at Crossrail stations. The works should be complete by 2020…
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Deutsche Bahn Celebrates Europe Day 2019
Deutsche Bahn celebrates Europe Day 2019 by illuminating Berlin Central Station. DB is evidence of the success of European collaboration.
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Industry Insider Week 18 - 11 Must-Read Rail Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider Week 18 with all the rail news from 29 Apr to 3 May, including the new 'explosion-proof' train for Tel Avi…
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Amtrak Continues New York Penn Station Renewal Works
This summer Amtrak will once again continue its New York Penn Station renewal works, upgrading important and critical infrastructure.
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Direct Rail Link between London and Bordeaux Closer than Ever
A direct rail link between London and Bordeaux by 2022, reducing journey times to 5 hours between the cites, is becoming increasingly likely…
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Panama City Metro Line 2 Enters Commercial Service
Panama Metro Line 2 opening: Panama's capital now enjoys a 2nd metro line, with Alstom's CBTC system allowing trains every ninety seconds.
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Industry Insider Week 17 – 8 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 17: a summary of the global rail news, including new rolling stock orders from Hungary and Canada.
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Crossrail Ltd: Our Plan to Get Back on Track
Following criticism because of lengthy delays, Crossrail Ltd has published its plans to get back on track with the Elizabeth line in London.
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Welcome to the Defining Event of Public Transport
The UITP Global Public Transport Summit is back and this unmissable edition will continue to provide a global and unique platform where...
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Pandrol Sponsors International Heavy Haul Conference
Pandrol has announced the company is the Platinum Sponsor of the International Heavy Haul Association (IHHA) STS conference.
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Swiss Railway Infrastructure Projects Progressing Well
The Federal Office of Transport has published its 2018 progress report on the state of Swiss railway infrastructure projects.
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Industry Insider Week 15 – 9 Must-Read Rail News Stories
The Railway-News Industry Insider Week 15, with all the week's rail news, including problems with the ICE 4 and new trains for South Africa.
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ROREXS Rail Loading Unit Adapts to Customer Needs
Robel is renowned expert for the rail loading process: For 60 years, the company has been engineering loading trains for network...
