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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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Union Pacific to Spend $5.1 Million on its Washington Rail Infrastructure
Union Pacific’s investment plan funds a range of initiatives including $3.5 million to maintain railroad track. Key projects planned this ye…
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Australia: NSW Boosts Services with $12.1 Billion Public Transport Budget
A staggering $12.1 billion is budgeted for public transport infrastructure and services so the NSW Government can continue to deliver...
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Top 20 Facts About the New Kochi Metro
The Kochi Metro had its inaugural journey today, 17 June 2017. Here are our top 20 facts about the project with social, environmental and te…
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UK: Electrification A Step Closer After Successful Railway Upgrade
Railway Electrification on the Great Western mainline has moved a step closer after Network Rail successfully upgraded the railway in Swindo…
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Sydney Metro’s Elevated Skytrain Reaches Milestone
The entire deck of Sydney Metro’s elevated skytrain is now locked in place high in the air between Bella Vista and Rouse Hill, with the last…
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CAHSRA to Help Fund LA Underground Light Rail System
The Metro Regional Connector Transit Project extends from the Metro Gold Line Little Tokyo/Arts District Station to the 7th Street/Metro Cen…
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Russian Railways to Build New 410km Line
Russian Railways and JSC Tuva Energy Industrial Corporation (TEIC), have signed a cooperation agreement to construct a new railway line in R…
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Union Pacific to Invest $36 Million in its Colorado Rail Infrastructure
Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $36 million infrastructure investment in Colorado this year. Projects …
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Bender UK Announces New Rail Signalling Protection Device
Bender UK unveiled the next generation Rail Signalling protection device at Railtex 2017. Over the 3 day period, customers old and new visit…
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Accelerating Innovative Finance, Development & Renewable Solutions for Smart Cities in Africa
The 3rd annual edition of the Urban & Infrastructure Development Conference (UIDC 2017) provides a powerful platform to unlock the growth po…
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Crossrail's Quarterly Update: May 2017
The Crossrail route will service a total of 40 stations, 10 of which will be wholly new. In Crossrail’s May update, works completed include:
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Union Pacific to Invest $85 Million in its Illinois Rail Infrastructure
Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $85 million infrastructure investment in Illinois this year.
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France: Consortium Appointed for Avignon Tramway Project
The NGE group and Alstom have been selected by the Greater Avignon Agglomeration and Tecelys as part of a project involving the civil works …
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RB Rail Launches Open Competition to Find Experts for Rail Baltica
In order to engage the best national and international experts in the field, RB Rail is looking to procure expert services to support the Ra…
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$548 Million for New Zealand’s Rail Infrastructure
Budget 2017 will invest $548 million of new capital funding to maintain and upgrade New Zealand’s rail infrastructure, supporting freight...
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Union Pacific to Invest $49 Million in its Missouri Rail Infrastructure
Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $49 million investment in its Missouri rail infrastructure this year.
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Goldschmidt Thermit Group Acquires Polish Measurement Technology Specialist
The Goldschmidt Thermit Group based in Leipzig continues to pursue its expansion strategy and has further extended its product range through…
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Federal Funding for Caltrain Electrification Confirmed
The Caltrain Electrification Project is an opportunity to increase the capacity of the system and transform the way Bay Area experiences tra…
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Union Pacific to Invest $48.1 Million in its Utah Rail Infrastructure
Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $48.1 million infrastructure investment in Utah this year.
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ScotRail Increases CCTV Coverage at Stations
Cameras have been placed at the entrances to the network’s busiest stations, as part of a move to highlight the presence of CCTV coverage at…
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UK: New Warning System Helps Make Level Crossings Safer
Four footpath level crossings in Kent and three in Sussex are now safer thanks to a new audible warning device which alerts pedestrians of..…
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Union Pacific to Invest $41 Million in its Oklahoma Rail Infrastructure
Union Pacific is boosting safety and efficiency with an approximately $41 million infrastructure investment in Oklahoma this year.
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Alstom Presents its New CLever Cantilever for the UK Rail Network
Alstom announced the launch of its new CLever cantilever for the UK rail network at Railtex, the international exhibition of rail equipment,…
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CRRC to Build Manufacturing Plant in Canada
CRRC Corporation announced on May 5 that it will build a plant in Canada as it looks to further expand its marketing channels in North Ameri…
