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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TfGM Submits Planning Application for New Golborne Rail Station
A planning application for a 32 million GBP railway station in Golborne has been submitted to Wigan Council.
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Alstom Completes Manila Light Rail Transit Line 1 Cavite Extension
Alstom has completed the 6.2km Manila Light Rail Transit Line 1 Cavite Extension, which entered revenue service on 16 November 2024.
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DB Awards Construction Contracts for Hamburg–Berlin Rail Renovation
Deutsche Bahn has awarded the first construction contracts for its overhaul of Germany's rail connection between Hamburg and Berlin.
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TRIGO Divisions Strengthen Quality Solutions
TRIGO Aerospace, Defense, and Rail (ADR) Americas has announced a strategic partnership with NDT Solutions and NDE Labs.
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How to Leverage Changes to SIGELP 50000 for Maximum Impact
CableGuardian offers the industry’s best solution for rail asset managers who need to comply with the updated SIGELP 50000 standard.
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$1.7 Billion Contract Awarded for Melbourne's Suburban Rail Loop
The Terra Verde joint venture, led by Webuild, has signed a 1.7 billion AUD contract to build part of a suburban rail loop in Melbourne.
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Greece: Construction of Thessaloniki Metro Complete
Webuild and Elliniko Metro have announced that construction is complete on Thessaloniki's new metro line, set to open on 30 November.
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Jewers Doors at London Build 2024
Jewers Doors will be attending London Build 2024 from 20–21 November at Olympia, London.
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Chipping Sodbury Tunnel - Structural Monitoring
Senceive informed decision-making and ensured safety during structural monitoring works in Chipping Sodbury Tunnel.
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Graffiti Removal near the Tracks
BIOforte GmbH performs effective graffiti removal, exercising great attention and detail to safety in every step.
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PTC: Why Tracsis Rail Technology Solutions Lead the Way
Tracsis is not only helping railroads meet PTC requirements but also driving the evolution of rail technology for a safer future.
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Deutsche Bahn Appeals Court Ruling Concerning Rising Stuttgart 21 Costs
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is appealing a lawsuit concerning billions of euros in additional costs for the Stuttgart 21 project.
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Riedbahn Overhaul 100 Days In: Most of the Track Construction Work Completed
The complete overhaul of the Riedbahn, the 70km stretch between Mannheim and Frankfurt, sees milestones after 100 days.
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East West Rail: First Train Completes Test Run between Oxford and Milton Keynes
Milestone for the East West Rail project: the first test train has made the journey on the new track from Oxford to Milton Keynes.
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UK Government Confirms: No Money to Build an Effective HS2
The Labour government has announced in no uncertain terms that there will be no funding build an effective HS2.
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Foundation Work Starts for HS2's Curzon Street Station
Work has commenced on installing the foundations for Birmingham's new Curzon Street Station as part of the HS2 high-speed rail project.
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Final TBM Launched for Sydney Metro West Tunnel
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Ruby has begun work on the final section of the Sydney Metro West project, tunneling beneath the harbour.
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Contracts Awarded to Support Piccadilly Line Upgrades
Transport for London (TfL) has awarded contracts to VolkerFitzpatrick and Taylor Woodrow to deliver upgrades for the Piccadilly line.
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Rail Services Commence at Belfast Grand Central Station
In Northern Ireland, rail services have officially commenced at Translink's Belfast Grand Central Station.
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Comparison of Isolated and Non-Isolated Converters
Premium Power Supplies looks at the different benefits of using isolated and non-isolated power converters.
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Handover at Vogel & Plötscher
As of April 2024, Elvis Beric has acted as Managing Director of Vogel & Plötscher GmbH & Co. KG, a member of ROBEL Group.
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Emergency Egress/Access Signage and LLEPM for Passenger Rail
For over 25 years, INPS Group has partnered with Passenger Railcar Builders to deliver effective LLEPM solutions.
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Robel Hands Over 1st Hybrid Rail Vehicle to Stadtwerke München
The Managing Director of Robel Bahnbaumaschinen GmbH handed over the world's first Robel hybrid rail vehicle September 25 in Berlin.
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Amtrak Breaks Ground on Philadelphia Train Maintenance Facility
Amtrak has commenced construction on a new heavy maintenance facility at Penn Coach Yard in Philadelphia to help modernise its rail services…




