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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HS2 Completes Streethay Overbridge under South Staffordshire Railway
HS2 has completed construction of Streethay Overbridge to enable high-speed trains to travel underneath the South Staffordshire railway.
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Gotthard Base Tunnel to Remain Closed Following Derailment
SBB states that the repair of the Gotthard Base Tunnel will take several months following the derailment of a freight train on 10 August.
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Railway Interchange 2023, Indiana
GEOFabrics will be in attendance at Railway Interchange 2023 at the Indiana Convention Centre in Indianapolis, IN, USA.
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Track Laying Underway on China-Vietnam High-Speed Railway
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Chicago Transit Authority to Conclude Phase 1 of Forest Park Branch Rebuild
Work on the first phase of Chicago Transit Authority's (CTA) Forest Park Branch Rebuild project is set to conclude this weekend.
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Germany: NWL Signs Agreement to Upgrade Münster-Lünen Line
NWL has signed an agreement with the federal government, North Rhine-Westphalia and Deutsche Bahn to upgrade the Münster – Lünen rail line.
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Australia: Testing Underway in Melbourne's Metro Tunnel
The Government of Victoria has confirmed that testing is now underway within Melbourne's new Metro Tunnel.
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ARCOSYSTEM®'s Major Role in Transpennine Route Upgrade
CCS' ARCOSYSTEM® cable troughing is proving to be a reliable and cost-effective choice for the major Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU).
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Introducing NEXCOM's Visual Edge Computers
NEXCOM has revealed a wide array of visual edge computers, all powered by Intel® processors, ranging from Atom® to Core™ i.
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Texas Central and Amtrak Evaluate Texas High-Speed Rail Project
Texas Central and Amtrak are exploring opportunities to advance planning and analysis for the Dallas-Houston high-speed rail project.
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TrackTex Revisited
TrackTex has been installed in a road railroad crossing in Illinois with no reported issues throughout its utilisation.
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HS2 Tunnelling Progresses to Little Missenden
HS2's tunnel boring machines (TBMs), Florence and Cecilia have reached the Little Missenden shaft as they dig HS2’s longest tunnels.
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$1.1 Billion Chicago Hub Improvement Program Aims to Modernise Regional Rail
The Governor of Illinois has presented the Chicago Hub Improvement Program, proposing a 1.1 bn USD investment in regional rail infrastructur…
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Switzerland: SBB Awards Contract to Construct Ligerz Tunnel
SBB has awarded a contract for the construction of the Ligerz Tunnel to ARGE IBD, a joint venture led by Implenia.
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TfGM and Network Rail to Deliver Upgrades at 6 Stations in Greater Manchester
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RAILSoft: Enhancing Efficiency for Railway Infrastructure
Petrosoft.pl Technologie Informatyczne Sp. z o.o.'s innovative RAILSoft system continues to redefine standards in the railway industry.
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Transformation through Technology
Rail Vision believes that the rail industry is undergoing a significant transformation through the application of new technologies.
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TÜV SÜD Certifies TUM Hyperloop Demonstrator
TÜV SÜD has issued certification for the first tube segment and pod for the world’s first guideline for hyperloop technologies.
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Pandrol’s CD100 and CD100 B Products Receive SNCF Approval
Pandrol has announced that its revolutionary CD100 and CD100 B rail fastening systems have received official approval from SNCF.
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TBM Eileen Breaks Through at Western Sydney Airport Metro Station
Tunnel boring machine (TBM) Eileen has arrived at the Airport Terminal metro station for the Sydney Metro – Western Sydney Airport project.
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Three Candidates Qualify for Canada’s High Frequency Rail Project
The Government of Canada has invited three candidates to move to the RFP stage of the nation's High Frequency Rail project.
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ZÖLLNER Takes Part in the Light Rail Revolution
ZÖLLNER joins the light rail revolution and presents safety technology for light and urban rail at the UK’s largest Light Rail Conference.
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Zonegreen Protects Hull’s Growing Rail Workforce
Zonegreen is being called upon to protect increasing numbers of staff at Hull’s upgraded Botanic Gardens depot.
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How to Secure Railway Infrastructure
Sensonic offers some tips on how to secure railway infrastructure from vandalism, theft, terrorism and more.