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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UK: Work Begins on West Midlands Metro Extension Project
Work has begun on the £295 million West Midlands Metro extension as Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander puts the first spade to the ground.
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Contract Awarded for Manhattan Tunnel Project
The Gateway Development Commission has awarded the contract for the Manhattan Tunnel Project and approved the start of construction.
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UK: Network Rail Begins Third Stage of Works on Mid Cornwall Metro
Network Rail has begun the third stage of works on the creation of the new Mid Cornwall Metro (MCM) line.
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Innovative IT Solutions: A Case Study from a Deepwater Container Terminal
A case study from Petrosoft looks at how a Vehicle Booking System has revolutionised traffic management at a container yard.
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Greater Manchester Receives £34 Million for Regional Accessibility Upgrades
Transport for Greater Manchester will deliver upgrades at 10 rail stations following an investment of £34 million on behalf of the GMCA.
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Zonegreen Protects Staff at Billion Dollar Rail Depot
Zonegreen has partnered with Andrew Engineering to install protective equipment at the Mindyarra Maintenance Centre in Dubbo, NSW.
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Jacobs Appointed Integration Delivery Partner for Transpennine Route Upgrade
Network Rail has appointed Jacobs to serve as the Technical Services Integration Delivery Partner for the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
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UK Government Supports East West Rail Project
UK Chancellor Rachel Reeves has backed plans to establish the East West Rail line, connecting Oxford and Cambridge via Milton Keynes.
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Canada: Light Rail Line to Extend into Downtown Brampton and Mississauga
Metrolinx will extend the Hazel McCallion light rail line into downtown Brampton, with a four-kilometre underground tunnel.
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Tolten Bridge – Rely on Self-Locking Nut as Safety Fastener of Choice
J. Lanfranco was chosen for the restoration of Tolten Bridge in Chile due to the structural integrity and vibration damping of its products.
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US: MBTA Completes Work on ATC on All Northside Commuter Lines
The MBTA has completed the final stages of the implementation of Automatic Train Control (ATC) on all of its northside Commuter Rail lines.
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Case Study: Implementation of Yard Management System (YMS) at LTG Infra
A case study from Petrosoft.pl examines how LTG Infra implemented the Yard Management System (YMS) to manage railway sidings.
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UK: Northern Takes Delivery of Prototype Cab Simulator
Northern has taken delivery of a prototype model of a new, semi-immersive cab simulator developed for the training of new drivers.
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FirstClass Safety & Control Announce Two Depot Protection System Projects in New Zealand
FirstClass Safety & Control Ltd have completed two DPS projects for KiwiRail, in collaboration with Freightquip Pty.
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Major Redevelopment Underway at 3 Railway Stations in India
Three of India’s busiest railway stations—New Delhi, Mumbai, and Ahmedabad—are undergoing significant redevelopment.
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US: Metra Explores Financing to Address Ageing Bridges
Metra is exploring financing options to address the urgent need to replace its ageing bridge infrastructure in the Chicago metropolitan area…
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ARCOSYSTEM® Gains Major Environmental Certification
Complete Composite Systems has announced that its ARCOSYSTEM® cable management system has official Environmental Product Declarations.
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Jewers Doors to Exhibit at Big 5 Construct Saudi
Jewers Doors will be exhibiting at Big 5 Construct Saudi, held at the Riyadh Front Exhibition & Conference Center on 15–18 February 2025.
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Network Rail Launches Consultation on Manchester Oxford Road Station
Network Rail has launched a public consultation on plans to deliver a series of major upgrades at Manchester Oxford Road Station.
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Why Is Wire and Cable Protection So Important in the Transit Industry?
Moltec International produces a variety of high-quality solutions for wire and cable protection in the rail and bus industries.
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US: DART Silver Line Targeted to Open Late 2025
Dallas Area Rapid Transit (DART) is nearing completion on its Silver Line project, a 26-mile rail service from East Plano to DFW Airport.
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UK: Hungerford Bridge Refurbishment Set to Begin
Network Rail has announced that refurbishment work on Hungerford Bridge will commence on 18 January.
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US: FTA Grants Nearly $2 Billion for Chicago Red Line Extension
The Biden-Harris Administration has announced a 1.97 billion USD grant to fund the extension of the Chicago Transit Authority (CTA) Red Line…
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US: FRA Announces $1.1 Billion in Grants for 123 Rail Projects
The US DOT FRA has announced over $1.1 billion in funding as part of its Railroad Crossing Elimination Grant Program.



