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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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California: Caltrans Publishes 2018 State Rail Plan
Caltrans has published the 2018 State Rail Plan for California. The plan is designed to enhance multimodal travel across the state and impro…
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InnoTrans 2018 – The Biggest Rail Show in the World – Even Bigger!
It’s 2018 and it’s back! The world’s biggest trade fair for the railway sector will take place this month. Taking place every two years, 201…
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Inland Rail: Approval Granted for Construction of First Section
Inland Rail has received planning approval for construction of the Parkes to Narromine section of the line. Approval for the section was gra…
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UK: Network Rail Completes Replacement of North Wembley Junction
London Euston station and the West Coast Mainline have reopened after the replacement of the North Wembley junction.The replacement of the b…
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UK: Department for Transport Responds to Draft Determination for Control Period 6
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a response to the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) Draft Determination for Control Period 6 …
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Australian Rail Track Corporation Solicits Suppliers for First Section of Inland Rail
The Australian Rail Track Corporation is soliciting suppliers for construction on the Parkes to Narromine section of the Inland Rail project…
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UK: Applications Open for Network Rail Apprenticeships in Wales and Borders
UK-Network Rail is recruiting its largest ever group of apprentices in Wales and Borders. There are 14 placements across Wales and the Borde…
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Publishes 2018 Sustainability Report
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has issued its annual sustainability report which highlights the progress in all aspects of…
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SIEMENS and DAMM Complete Testing of ETCS-over-TETRA Packet Data
SIEMENS and DAMM have together successfully implemented and tested an open and interoperable Tetra packet data solution which complies with …
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UK: Network Rail Invests £725,000 as Part of the Great North Rail Project
Network Rail is investing £725,000 to improve the reliability of the rail service between the cities of Liverpool and Manchester under the u…
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What to Expect at Next Month’s InnoTrans 2018
More than 3000 exhibitors will display their products over 200,000 square metres in 41 halls and on more than 3,500 metres of track at the w…
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Polarteknik Awarded SCM Partner of the Year 2018 by Hitachi Rail
On July 3rd at the Hitachi Rail Supplier meeting in Firenze Palazzo Vecchio, Polarteknik was awarded SCM partner of the year 2018 in recogni…
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TERZ Present New Slim RJ45 Industrial Ethernet Switches for DIN Rail Mounting
The new NITE-RS RJ45 Industrial Ethernet switches for DIN rail mounting from TERZ provide reliable and space-saving networking in the contro…
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US: ASLRRA Report Stresses Importance of Short-Line Tax Credit
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has published an Economic Impact Report which highlights the number of jo…
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RITTER Supplies Station Automation for ProRail Projects
Recently, the first station automation systems for a Traction Energy Prevention Project from ProRail were delivered. It concerns two so-call…
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Australia: Inland Rail Conference Identifies Key Priorities for New Rail Link
The Inland Rail conference, which was jointly hosted by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA…
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'HS2: Realising the Potential' Report Describes Positive Economic Impact
Sir David Higgins, the outgoing chairman of HS2 Ltd, has published a report, 'HS2: Realising the Potential' which documents the benefits HS2…
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Canadian National Announces $315 Million Investment in Ontario Operations
Canadian National Railway has announced plans to invest approximately $315 million in its operations across Ontario. The funds are part of t…
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Socomec Transfer Switches Range – AlwaysOn
Full range of Manual, Remotely Operated and Automatic Transfer Switches from 16 to 6300 Amps. From compact manual transfer switches to the e…
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MECX Group Acquires Major Interest in PPS Rail Limited
Chris Mariner, MECX Group Managing Director, released the following statement: As part of the MECX Group strategy to grow and expand our UK …
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Australian Railway Association Working With Academics on 'Smart Rail Route Map'
The Australasian Railway Association (ARA) is co-producing a Smart Rail Route Map for the country's rail industry. The map will present a lo…
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UK: Railway Industry Association Announces 2018 Conference
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has announced the themes and keynote speakers for its 2018 Conference in London, 22 October. The 2018…
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Battling the Buckle in Soaring Temperatures
When Britain enjoys a summer heatwave, rails in direct sunshine can be as much as 20°C hotter than air temperature. Because rails are made f…
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Department for Transport Announces Funds for HS2 Green Corridor
UK: The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced more than £8 million of funding for an HS2 Green Corridor of new, native woodland and w…
