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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TK Elevator Awarded HS2 Station Lifts and Escalators Framework Agreement
HS2 has chosen TK Elevator to manufacture and install approximately 160 lifts and 130 escalators at its four main stations.
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UK: Work begins on Rockfall Shelter Extension at Parsons Tunnel, Devon
Overnight engineering work begins on 24 January to improve the railway line between Dawlish and Holcombe in Devon.
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The Power of Synergies to Modernise the Railway Sector
Fincons Group speaks with Mr Francois Davenne, UIC General Director, to discuss future opportunities for the railway sector.
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Frauscher China Celebrates 10-Year Presence in China’s Railway Industry
Frauscher China has turned 10! We hear from Ma Jin/Trevor and Georg Mattner, to gain insight into the development of the China's railway.
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Wealthy Roman Settlement Excavated by HS2 Archaeologists
HS2 archaeologists have excavated a vast roman settlement in Northamptonshire - one of over 100 sites HS2 has examined since 2018.
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DB and Germany's Northern States form Future Rail North Alliance
An (MoU)has been signed between DB and five federal states to improve rail infrastructure and expand services across northern Germany.
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HS2 Publishes Net Zero Carbon Plan
HS2 has published its Net Zero Carbon Plan, which sets out how it plans to make the project net zero carbon from 2035.
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Qatar's First Catenary Tram Enters Commercial Service
The Lusail tramway has entered commercial service in Qatar with 28 low-floor Alstom Citadis X05 trams carrying passengers in the city.
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Complete Composite Systems: Successful Installation in Flood-Hit Area
Complete Composite System's versatile cable management product ARCOSYSTEM®, was successfully fitted in Kordel, Germany.
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ENSCO Rail Introduces the Ultrasonic Rail Flaw System (URFS)
ENSCO Rail introduces the latest product in its suite of railway track inspection and maintenance planning products: the Ultrasonic Rail Fla…
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HS2 Reveals First Images of Greatworth Green Tunnel
HS2 has revealed the first images of its 1.5 mile-long Greatworth tunnel - one of three ‘green tunnels’ to be built in Bucks and Notts.
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KfW Launches Promotional Programmes for Sustainable Mobility
KfW is supporting companies to invest in sustainable mobility with a broad range of promotional programmes.
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BBV Starts Recruitment Drive to Support HS2 Works
Balfour Beatty VINCI (BBV) has launched a recruitment drive to support HS2 construction works planned for 2022 and beyond.
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UK: Network Rail Begins Bishops Stortford Renewal Works
Network Rail has begun track, bridge and station works designed to improve services for travellers between London and Anglia.
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Frauscher: On Track for a Greener Future
Rail transport is one of the most eco-friendly modes of transport, however, Fraucher's goal is to implement more sustainable practices.
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Germany: Deutsche Bahn’s Modernisation Programme Renovates Over 1,000 Stations
Over 1,000 stations across Germany were renovated last year as part of Deutsche Bahn’s modernisation programme.
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EIB, KFW IPEX-Bank and NordLB Finance New Battery-Powered Trains
EIB, KfW IPEX-Bank and NordLB finance new battery-powered regional trains to replace diesel in the surrounding area of Berlin.
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Network Rail Completes Christmas Break Upgrades
Britain: There have been no rail services on Christmas Day for 40 years and once again Network Rail has delivered a swathe of upgrades.
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The Problem with Our Railways Isn't Boris, It's Scrooge
Jonn Elledge gets into the Christmas spirit and does some finger-pointing as to who is really to blame for the state of Britain's railways.
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VR FleetCare: Highlights of the Year 2021
Kimmo Soini, CEO of the Finnish rolling stock maintenance company, VR FleetCare, details the companies most significant events of 2021.
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East West Rail: Platform Construction Begins at Winslow
Platform construction has started at Winslow as part of the East West Rail project. 500 precast concrete platform units will be laid.
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HS2: Construction Begins on First Giant Pier for UK's Longest Rail Bridge
The first of 56 giant concrete piers for the Colne Valley Viaduct has been cast. Once complete, this will be the UK's longest rail bridge.
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No Matter How Long It Takes, We Perform Every Test
Whether a test lasts 2.117 seconds or 10.00 hours – IMA Dresden prepare and carry out every single impact test with the same meticulousness.
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Reverse Train Traffic Starts on Moscow Central Diameter 1
Trains are now alternately running in both directions on the Belorusskaya – Savyolovskaya track of the Moscow Central Diameter 1 (MCD-1).




