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: Birmingham Eastside Metro Extension Plans Brought Forward
Plans to open the first portion of the Birmingham Eastside Metro extension have been brought forward due to ongoing complications related to…
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US: MBTA Launches Track Improvement Program
MBTA has launched a Track Improvement Program that will eliminate all speed restrictions on its network by the end of 2024.
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HS2 Viaduct Passes One Mile Mark in Buckinghamshire
HS2 has now passed the halfway point of construction on what is set to become Britain's longest railway bridge.
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Expanded Rail Station to Open at Gatwick Airport
Network Rail has announced that its renovation and expansion of Gatwick Airport rail station will open on 21 November.
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ASC Sensors and CETEST Elevate Testing Standards
ASC Sensors' partners, CETEST, offer a range of important testing, engineering and monitoring services to transport and other industries.
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SBB Cargo Opens New Workshop in Chiasso
SBB Cargo has opened a new workshop in Chiasso, Switzerland for reprofiling locomotives, freight wagons and multiple units.
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Jewers Doors at London Build Expo 2023
Jewers Doors will be exhibiting at the London Build Expo from 15-16 November 2023 at Olympia London's Grand Hall.
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Alstom to Build Depot in Bucharest for Coradia Stream Passenger Trains
Alstom is building a modern depot in central Bucharest to provide maintenance services for the city's new electric Coradia Stream trains.
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Sydney Metro Completes Test Run from Tallawong to Sydenham
A metro train has completed its first test run from Tallawong to Sydenham on the Sydney Metro City & Southwest route.
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Amtrak Awarded Nearly $10 Billion for NEC Projects
The FRA has awarded nearly 10 billion USD to Amtrak for the modernisation of critical infrastructure on the Northeast Corridor (NEC).
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Deutsche Bahn Awards Contracts for High-Performance Riedbahn Network
Deutsche Bahn has contracted four companies to renovate the Riedbahn line to establish a high-performance network.
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Releases RFQ for Track and Systems Design
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has released a RFQ for design services for track and OCS connecting Merced to Bakersfield.
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Coventry Very Light Rail Commences Track Testing
The Coventry Very Light Rail project has commenced vehicle testing on a track at the Very Light Rail National Innovation Centre in Dudley.
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ORR Approves Network Rail's £43 Billion Plan for CP7
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has approved Network Rail’s 43.1 billion GBP plan for Control Period 7 (CP7).
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Transforming Railway Stations into Strategic Nodes
On 25 October, Global Mobility Call in Madrid hosted a panel discussion about the strategic transformation of railway stations in Spain.
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Renewal of Singapore North-South and East-West Lines’ Core Systems Completed
The multi-year renewal and upgrade of Singapore’s North-South and East-West lines (NSEWL) has now been completed.
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Zonegreen Secures Landmark Maintenance Contract
Rail safety specialist, Zonegreen, is marking a milestone in its development after signing a maintenance contract with a 50th UK depot.
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CableGuardian for Safety & Efficiency of Lineside Power Supplies
CableGuardian's insights into the condition of lineside cables and transformers allow engineers to predict renewal much more efficiently.
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Boston Is Proud of Its Subway
MAE's intercontinental team of employees from the U.S. subsidiary & headquarters in Germany have been welcomed to Everett, MA.
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New Project Highlights ARCO’s Versatile Installation Options
There's a wide range of installation options available for fitting the ARCOSYSTEM® cable containment system beside railway tracks.
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Five New Railway Stations Planned for South East Wales
Transport for Wales (TfW) has launched a public consultation on its plans to construct five new railway stations in South East Wales.
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Track Condition Monitoring from In-Service Trains in Finland
VR FleetCare, in collaboration with EKE-Electronics, is providing measurement equipment for a Sr2 locomotive in Finland.
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Alstom and FLOX Robotics Collaborate on Wildlife Protection Technology
Alstom and FLOX Robotics have announced a collaborative project that will deploy technology to help avoid railway wildlife collisions.
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Construction of Rail Baltica’s Longest Railway Bridge Moves Forward
Construction of Rail Baltica’s railway bridge over Neris River in the district of Jonava, Lithuania is moving forward at pace.




