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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US: Brightline Reaches Construction Milestone at Boca Raton Station
Brightline has celebrated the 'topping-off' construction milestone for its Boca Raton station and parking garage in Florida.
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UK: Oxford Station to Undergo £161 Million Revamp
Oxford station will undergo a 161 million GBP upgrade that will enable more freight and passenger services.
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Ceremonial Opening Held for Long Island Rail Road Third Track
Governor Hochul joined the MTA at a ceremonial opening of the first section of the Long Island Rail Road's (LIRR) Main Line third track.
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US: Brightline Receives Grant to RAISE Safety Standards
Brightline has been awarded a 25 million USD grant to enhance safety along the Florida East Coast Railway/Brightline corridor.
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October Opening Announced for Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport Link
With testing and commissioning of Perth’s Forrestfield-Airport Link entering its final stages, operations will begin in October.
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Denmark: MT Højgaard to Construct New Railway Bridge across Guldborgsund
Banedanmark has awarded a 509 million DKK contract to MT Højgaard to construct a new railway bridge across Guldborgsund in Sjælland, Denmark…
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Amtrak Makes New York Penn Station More Accessible
Amtrak has announced it will be making the entrance to New York Penn Station at 7th Avenue and 32nd Street more accessible.
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California High Speed Railway Receives $25M for Merced Extension
California High Speed Railway has been awarded 25 million USD in federal RAISE Grant funding for the Merced Extension Design Project.
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Network Rail Signs Solar Power Agreement with EDF Renewables UK
Network Rail has signed a contract with EDF Renewables UK for the supply of 49.9MW of solar power for non-traction power requirements.
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World's First Fully Automated Heavy-Haul Rail System Sees 10% Expansion
The world's first fully automated heavy-rail system AutoHaul has been increased by 166km to connect Rio Tinto's new Gudai-Darri iron ore min…
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Development of Multifunctional Day/Night Trains
An Austrian/Swiss research team led by netwiss OG is looking for ways to use night trains in daytime traffic and increase their efficiency.
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Canada: Samuel de Champlain Bridge Opens to Rail Traffic
The Samuel de Champlain Bridge in Quebec has opened to light rail traffic, forming part of the Réseau express métropolitain (REM) line.
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Zonegreen Improves Rail Depot Safety on Emerald Isle
Zonegreen is enhancing the protection offered to maintenance workers across Ireland, as part of an extensive programme of depot upgrades.
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Rail Baltica's Estonia Route Meets Environmental Impact Assessment Requirements
The EIA report for Rail Baltica’s main route in Estonia has found that the planned route meets the necessary compliance requirements.
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Work Starts to Renew Glasgow Rail Bridge
Network Rail is about to start vital maintenance and renewal work on the Glasgow city centre rail bridge which spans the A8 at Saltmarket.
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Demand for Inspection Robots Expected to Spike by 2023
By 2023, Shenhao speculates that inspection robots will gain popularity in three major application fields: energy, rail and power stations.
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ÖBB Train Tech to Invest €600 Million into Site Modernisation and Expansion
ÖBB Train Tech is investing 600 million EUR (608.99m USD) into the expansion and modernisation of 22 sites across Austria.
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US: Construction Begins on the Northeast Corridor's Portal North Bridge
Construction has started on the new Portal North Bridge, which will improve service, reliability and capacity along the Northeast Corridor.
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Innovative Bosch Technology Makes Tram Travel Safer
Bosch has developed a collision warning system that warns tram drivers of obstacles ahead, making tram travel safer.
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Presto Geosystems Announces Launch of the New ATRA® Wall Key
The ATRA® Wall Keys are the most effective way to connect the GEOWEB Retaining Wall sections, ensuring the long-term success of your project…
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HS2 Tunnel Boring Machine Completes First Breakthrough
Dorothy, HS2’s 2000-tonne tunnel boring machine, has made its first breakthrough on the UK's high-speed rail line from London to Birmingham.
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TfL Tests New Cooling System on London's Tube Network
Transport for London (TfL) is trialling a cooling panel solution to reduce platform and tunnel temperatures at deep Tube stations.
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Mechan Enhances Industry Accreditations
Rail depot equipment specialist, Mechan, has achieved official industry approval of its supply chain credentials from two independent regula…
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ENSCO Wins 15+ Year Track Safety Project From Etihad Rail
Etihad Rail has awarded ENSCO a contract for a track inspection vehicle to assist in the building of the UAE’s first freight and passenger r…




