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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Pandrol Awarded Supplier of the Year by CTCI
Global leader in rail infrastructure solutions, Pandrol has achieved the prestigious ‘Supplier of the Year’ award from CTCI.
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The Grand Paris Express: A Transport Project Serving the Residents of the Paris Region and the Capital’s Development
The new Grand Paris metro lines, together the Grand Paris Express, have created an infrastructure project of unprecedented magnitude:
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The CP6 Launch Event in Liverpool Proves a Big Success
The CP6 Launch Event to mark the start of Network Rail's 2019–2024 funding period, was held in Liverpool on 14 March and attended by 200+ in…
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British Steel to Showcase Premium Railway Solutions at Railtex 2019
British Steel will be present at Stand R50, promoting our wide range of premium railway solutions and associated services, designed to help …
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Trans-Alpine Freight Transport: Rail Increases Market Share to 70.5%
The Swiss Federal Office of Transport has published figures for the trans-alpine freight transport for 2018. Rail has reached a modal share …
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7 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 11
All the important news from the railway sector for week 11 of 2019 in the Railway-News Industry Insider, from rolling stock orders to signal…
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Zonegreen Highlights Earth Pole Dangers
Earth pole interlocking ensures the safety of personnel working in depots without compromising on operability. Zonegreen’s innovative soluti…
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DAMM and ErvoCom to Deliver Joint Rail Project in Bolivia
DAMM is happy to announce that ErvoCom has chosen a DAMM TetraFlex infrastructure as part of their communication solution for the complete c…
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nVent SCHROFF Outdoor Modular Cabinet for Railway Applications
The standard outdoor modular cabinet for railway applications is equipped with active cooling by way of a fan kit. Two integrated 24 V DC fa…
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Network Rail CP6 Contracts for Central England Announced
After announcing its preferred bidders for the South of England and Scotland, Network Rail has now announced its preferred bidders for Centr…
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nVent Launches New Fully Approved Fire-Rated Three-Way Splice (FTS) System
nVent has announced the launch of its nVent PYROTENAX FTS System, an agency-approved 1-hour rated, three-way splice junction box for rail tu…
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13 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 10
In this week's Railway-News Industry Insider: Alstom wins signalling upgrade contract in Boston, and Switzerland to reduce price of using ra…
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International Women's Day around the World: France – The Grand Paris Express
It's International Women's Day and different countries, businesses and rail industry projects are celebrating the event. We want to highligh…
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British Steel Secures New Catalonia Rail Contract
British Steel has been awarded a new contract to supply high quality rail for track renewals in Catalonia. The steel manufacturer has secure…
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nVent Heating Solutions for Third Rail Electrification
In addition to rail switch heating, nVent offers heating solutions for other critical rail infrastructure, including an innovative line of h…
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Switzerland to Reduce Price of Using Rail Network by 90 Million
The Swiss Federal Office of Transport has announced it wants to reduce the price train operators pay for using the rail network starting in …
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10 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 9
Our Railway-News Industry Insider for 25 Feb–1 Mar 2019 featuring all the important news of the week in the rail sector from rolling stock t…
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All Sectors Covered at Railtex 2019 as Last Few Exhibitor Spaces Remain
With the exhibition now less than three months away, Railtex 2019 is taking final reservations for the last remaining stand spaces, as the i…
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nVent ERICO Introduces RTBN, Next Generation Railway Signal and Data Protection
As a leading provider of railway surge protection solutions, nVent is pleased to introduce RTBN, the next generation in railway signal and d…
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Deutsche Bahn to Invest 10.7 Billion Euros for More Capacity and Quality
DB is to continue its record-breaking investments in Germany's rail network. It says it will funnel 10.7 billion euros into improving capaci…
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9 Must-Read Rail News Stories – Industry Insider for Week 8
The Railway-News Industry Insider for week 8: all the latest rail news, from the Trump Administration's plans to defund CHSR to new locomoti…
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United States: Chicago Red and Purple Lines to be Modernised
The Red and Purple Lines of the Chicago rapid transit system are undergoing modernisation works. Arcadis has been selected as project manage…
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First Ever Track Possession in Milestone for Inland Rail Project
The Australian rail freight infrastructure project Inland Rail has had a major milestone, taking track possession for the first time on 19 F…
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Trump Administration Defunds California High-Speed Rail Project
The Trump Administration, following a Trump tweet, is seeking to defund the California High Speed Rail project, cancelling funds of almost 1…
