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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Singapore LTA Awards Civil Contracts for CRL Phase 2
Singapore's LTA has awarded civil contracts for the construction of King Albert Park and Clementi stations as part of its CRL Phase 2 projec…
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SBB Announces 3-Year Construction Delay for Ligerz Tunnel
SBB has announced that the Ligerz Tunnel is now scheduled to be commissioned at the end of 2029, three years later than originally planned.
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DB Merger Creates InfraGO AG to Deliver Infrastructure Upgrades
The Supervisory Board of Deutsche Bahn is merging its two infrastructure divisions, DB Station&Service and DB Netz, to create DB InfraGO.
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Tracklaying Complete in Auckland’s First City Rail Link Tunnel
City Rail Link Ltd has announced that tracklaying is now complete inside the first of Auckland’s City Rail Link (CRL) tunnels.
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Network Rail Commences Upgrade Work at Luton Station
Network Rail has commenced construction work to upgrade the infrastructure and enhance the passenger experience at Luton station.
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GSF RailInfra Delivers SoundSafe Movable Prototype
GSF RailInfra's SoundSafe Movable is a brand new and innovative mini noise barrier concept for the railway sector.
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DB and BMDV Launch Comprehensive Renewal and Modernisation Programme
Germany's federal government and Deutsche Bahn (DB) have presented a comprehensive modernisation programme for the nation's rail network.
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Network Rail to Repair World's Oldest Viaduct in Merseyside
Network Rail is investing 3.8 million GBP in carrying out repairs on the world's oldest viaduct in Newton-le-Willows, Merseyside.
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HS2 Begins Construction on Greatworth Tunnel
HS2 has begun work on assembling the project's longest ‘green tunnel’ in Greatworth, West Northamptonshire.
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Brightline Orlando to Commence Service on 22 September
Brightline has announced that its service to Orlando International Airport (MCO) will officially launch on 22 September 2023.
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Network Rail Invests £1 Million in Glasgow's Rail Infrastructure
Network Rail has announced that it is investing more than 1 million GBP in improving rail infrastructure around Glasgow, Scotland.
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Revolutionizing Rail Maintenance for 15 Years!
Since 2008, Harsco Rail has continued to push the boundaries of rail maintenance technology, unveiling four more cutting-edge drone machines…
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Accelerating the Traffic Turnaround Together
At the 8th Railway Forum, ASC held a presentation about accelerating and increasing the capacity of rail traffic using inertial sensors.
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Sydney Metro West Launches Autonomous Tunnel Boring Machine
Australia’s first autonomous tunnel boring machine (TBM) has been launched as part of the Sydney Metro West project.
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Transpennine Route Upgrade to Replace Tracks in Northern England
Throughout September and October, the Transpennine Route Upgrade programme will replace tracks in Manchester, Huddersfield, Leeds and York.
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Contract for the Supply of a Rail Inspection Vehicle for Berlin
Goldschmidt will supply a rail inspection vehicle with combined testing, measuring & analysis technology for the Berlin underground.
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TBM Peggy Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Peggy has broken through at the site of Western Sydney International Airport's metro station.
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Zonegreen Protecting Workers at New Metro Depot
Zonegreen's Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) has been installed at the new £70 million Gosforth Metro depot.
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SBB to Renovate Hauenstein Base Tunnel
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has announced that it will commence renovation work on the Hauenstein Base Tunnel on 3 September.
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Alstom Consortium to Deliver First Monorail System in the Dominican Republic
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UK: Northern Unveils Neville Hill Depot Transformation
Northern has revealed before and after images of its 350,000 GBP transformation project at the Neville Hill depot in Leeds.
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Siemens Mobility Breaks Ground on Manufacturing Facility in North Carolina
Siemens Mobility has broken ground on its new 220 million USD manufacturing and rail services facility in Lexington, North Carolina.
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Network Rail to Upgrade River Devon Viaduct in Newark
Network Rail will commence a major upgrade project on the River Devon Viaduct, which carries the railway over the River Trent in Newark.
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EXPO Ferroviaria 2023
Zoppas Industries is participating in EXPO Ferroviaria 2023, the international exhibition for railway technologies, products, and systems.