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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Network Rail Unveils Transformative Plans for London Liverpool Street Station
Network Rail has unveiled new plans for the transformation of London Liverpool Street station following a validated planning application.
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Italian Section of Brenner Base Tunnel Hits Completion Milestone
Works on the Italian side of the Brenner Base Tunnel have been completed following TBM Flavia's 14 kilometre journey beneath the Alps.
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ÖBB Invests €19.7 Billion in Austria's Railway
ÖBB has provided an update on infrastructure projects contained within its new 2025-2030 framework, worth €19.7 billion.
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Connecting Rail Solutions: Roediger at Railway Interchange 2025
Roediger will be attending Railway Interchange in Indianapolis from 20–22 May 2025, to showcase innovative railway solutions.
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Regional Leaders Propose New Liverpool-Manchester Railway
Regional leaders in Liverpool and Manchester have put forth proposals for a new Liverpool-Manchester Railway.
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Alstom Installs Photovoltaic Panel System at Sahagún Site
Alstom has installed a new photovoltaic panel system at its 500,000 m2 manufacturing site in Ciudad Sahagún, Mexico.
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Oksygen’s Success and Our Vision for the Future of Rail Training
Sogeclair has enhanced rail training with Oksygen, an immersive, simulation-based system designed to improve safety and operator skills.
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ROBOT Automated Switch and Infrastructure Maintenance
ROBEL has introduced a robotic welding system designed to improve precision and efficiency of switch and track maintenance.
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Improving Rail Infrastructure: The New SBW4 Rail Fastening System
voestalpine has launched the SBW4 rail fastening system to address installation challenges and improve performance.
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HS2 Reaches Major Milestone with Completion of Bromford Tunnel
HS2's first rail tunnel has been completed following the excavation of a 3.5-mile stretch of earth, officially forming the Bromford tunnel.
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Australia: Construction Begins for SRL TBM Launch Site in Clarinda
Construction work has begun on the new Suburban Rail Loop as preparations get underway for a TBM launch site in Clarinda, Melbourne.
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Sydney Metro West: Excavation Complete for Hunter Street Metro Station
The Sydney Metro West project has reached a new milestone with the completion of the excavation of the Hunter Street metro station cavern.
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Maurer Magnetic – Mobile Demagnetisation Systems
Maurer Magnetic has delivered advanced demagnetisation solutions globally since pioneering a breakthrough process in 2000.
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New-Generation Tensorex C+ 3D
Mosdorfer Rail Ltd has introduced an enhanced tensioning system that boosts performance and reliability for modern railway applications.
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US Transportation Secretary Announces $282.4 Million in Rail Work Grants
US Transportation Secretary Sean P. Duffy has announced a number of grants intended for rail programmes across the country.
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New Zealand: Alstom Implements TMS Along Pilot Wairarapa Line
Alstom has completed the delivery of its Iconis Traffic Management System on KiwiRail's Wairarapa pilot line.
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Seven Minutes Under the Sea: An Update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link
At Train & Rail, Kirsten Margrethe Christensen of Femern A/S presented an update on the Fehmarnbelt Fixed Link between Denmark and Germany.
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Florence Tramway: Protecting a UNESCO Heritage Site from the Effects of Vibration
Pandrol helped Alstom reduce track vibration and protect Florence’s fragile historic buildings from damage during tramway expansion.
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Transmission Dynamics Receives Prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise in Innovation for Rail Technology
Transmission Dynamics has earned recognition for its rail monitoring technology by winning a prestigious King’s Award for Enterprise.
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Hitachi Rail Oversees Completion of Line Modernisation in Budapest
An upgrade of a 60km section of rail linking Budapest's Rákos station and Hatvan in eastern Hungary has been completed.
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Optimise Rail Operations With Yeltech’s Bearing, Bogie, and Track Monitoring
Yeltech has introduced an advanced monitoring system to improve rail safety and efficiency with real-time, sensor-driven insights.
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UK: Isle of Wight Island Line Resumes Service
Full service has resumed on the Isle of Wight's Island Line after a nine-month programme of essential repairs on Ryde Pier.
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Innovative Fastener Solutions by J. LANFRANCO & Cie: Meeting the Challenges of Thin Materials and Composites
J. LANFRANCO & Cie has addressed the fastening challenges of thin materials and composites with versatile, precision-engineered solutions.
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Wigan Council Approves Plans for New £32 Million Golborne Station
Wigan Council has approved a planning application for a new £32 million train station in Golborne.




