Track & Infrastructure Categories
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Buildings & Structures
This category covers suppliers involved in the design, construction and maintenance of railway buildings and structural assets. These include stations, depots, control towers, platforms, bridges and tunnels. Solutions may involve civil engineering, prefabricated structures, accessibility design and structural safety systems.
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Infrastructure
This category includes suppliers involved in the design, construction and maintenance of railway infrastructure. It covers key structural elements such as stations, depots, bridges and tunnels, as well as systems for electrification, signalling and train control. These solutions form the physical and operational backbone of the rail network.
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Railway Depots
Railway depots are facilities where rolling stock is housed, maintained and repaired. Suppliers in this category provide depot buildings, safety systems and workshop equipment such as lifting systems, inspection pits and access platforms. The category also includes service providers who carry out maintenance, cleaning and other depot-based operations.
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Track Maintenance
Track maintenance involves the ongoing inspection, repair and renewal of rail infrastructure to ensure safe and efficient train operations. This includes activities such as ballast tamping to correct track geometry, rail grinding to remove surface defects, welding for rail joints, vegetation control and sleeper replacement. Effective maintenance reduces wear, prevents faults and extends the lifespan of the infrastructure. For systems that monitor track condition, see our <a href="https://railway-news.com/products-services/railway-condition-monitoring/">condition-monitoring section</a>.
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Track Materials & Equipment
Track materials and equipment include the essential components and tools used to build and maintain railway track infrastructure. This covers rails, sleepers (ties), ballast, rail fasteners and switches, as well as heavy machinery and specialist tools for track construction and repair. These materials and equipment are fundamental to ensuring a safe, stable and long-lasting rail network.
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Works Vehicles & Machines
Works vehicles and machines are used in the construction, maintenance and inspection of railway infrastructure. This includes track construction equipment, tamping machines, ballast regulators, rail grinders and track geometry cars. These specialised vehicles are essential for ensuring the safe and efficient upkeep of the railway network.
Track & Infrastructure News
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TÜV SÜD Tests Digital Automatic Coupler at Its Görlitz Test Facility
TÜV SÜD tests digital automatic couplers (DAC) at its Görlitz facility, advancing rail freight safety and interoperability in Europe.
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South Eastern Railway & East Kent Railway Sign MoU for Railway Materials and Equipment
An agreement between the South Eastern & East Kent Railways will see railway materials and equipment donated from the former to the latter.
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Chile: Contract Awarded for New Santiago–Batuco Rail Line
EFE Trenes de Chile has awarded a contract to begin surface work construction for the Santiago–Batuco urban train line.
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Alstom to Open Glasgow Traincare Centre to the Public this October
Alstom will open its Glasgow Traincare Centre to the public in celebration of the depot's 150th anniversary on Sunday 12 October 2025.
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US DOT Expands Oversight of Railroad Bridge Safety
The US Department of Transportation (US DOT) has announced a significant expansion of its oversight of railroad bridge safety.
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Building Stronger, Safer Railways With Smarter Welding Technology
Holland's rail welding solutions such as the Puller Lite and Intelliweld help networks manage thermal forces and maintain track safety.
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UK: ORR Approves Upgrades for Newquay Station
A slew of upgrades for Newquay station have been officially authorised by The Office of Rail and Road (ORR).
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UK: Infrastructure Underspend Raises Questions Over Rail Project Delivery
New figures from HM Treasury show a £3.2bn underspend on infrastructure during the 2024–25 financial year, with several rail schemes affecte…
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Designing Safety Solutions
ZÖLLNER develops safety solutions for the rail sector, such as Makrofon signal horns for delivering clear warning signals.
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UK: Accessibility Improvements at Grays Station with Two New Lifts
c2c has announced the installation of two new lifts at Grays station following an investment of 9 million GBP into the site in Essex.
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Spokane River Rail Bridge – Construction Monitoring
Senceive's wireless tilt sensors helped monitor displacement and tilt of the Spokane River Rail Bridge during nearby construction.
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West Highland Line to Close for Essential Repairs and Maintenance
The West Highland Line is set to close between 7-17 November as essential repairs and maintenance work takes place across the tracks.
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Ten Types of Track Trespass
Sensonic examines 10 diverse types of railway trespassers, highlighting their motivations, the risks, and strategies to enhance rail safety.
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DAL & Southco: Enhancing the Safety and Performance of Transport Lighting
Southco explores how it assisted Designed Architectural Lighting with light fixtures in several stations on the Crossrail Elizabeth Line.
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Network Rail & WSP Partner for Framework to Improve Rail Flood Preparations
Network Rail and WSP have partnered for a framework that seeks to improve the UK's railways readiness for potential floods & coastal erosion…
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Smart Design Secures Smooth Cable Trough Fixing to Bridge
Complete Composite Systems successfully installed its ARCOSYSTEM cable troughing on a steel railway bridge in Lesum, Germany.
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Canada: Contract Awarded for Eglinton Crosstown West Extension Stations
Trillium Rail Partners will deliver the Stations, Rail and Systems (SRS) package for the Eglinton Crosstown West Extension in Toronto.
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DfT Announces 26 Passenger Experience Improvement Projects Across UK Rail
The DfT has announced the commencement of twenty-six new projects aimed at improving passenger passenger experience on the UK's rail network…
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Alstom, FCC, RATP Dev, John Laing & Meridiam Sign MoU for Dublin Metrolink Bid
Alstom, Meridiam, John Laing, RATP Dev and FCC have signed an MoU to establish a consortium to submit a bid for Dublin's MetroLink.
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Smart Tram Monitoring at HTM: Althen Sensors & Controls Implements 3D Wheel+ System
Althen Sensors looks at how its 3D Wheel+ real-time weighing and wheel measurement can enhance predictive maintenance for tram networks.
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Switch Systems – The Backbone of Modern Railway Infrastructure
voestalpine explores how holistic monitoring systems such as zentrak allow for continuous predictive maintenance of railway switches.
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Türkiye Celebrates Ground Breaking on Kars–Iğdır–Aralık–Dilucu Railway
Construction has officially begun on the Kars–Iğdır–Aralık–Dilucu Railway Line, a 2.4 billion EUR project connecting Türkiye and Azerbaijan.
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Safety Solutions for Track Worksites
ZÖLLNER's Automatic Track Warning System has been deployed across Europe and Australia to benefit smart monitoring of rail worksites.
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Safer Railways, Smarter Planning: A Global Approach to Digital Safety
Tracsis explores how its RailHub platform transforms work planning in rail, with a proactive approach to safety and efficiency.




