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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Dartmoor Line Passenger Services Resume After 50-Year Hiatus
Regular train services resumed on the Dartmoor Line between Exeter and Okehampton this past weekend after a 50-year hiatus.
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Double Tracks to Enable Half-Hourly Services between Biel and Basel
Swiss Federal Railways (SBB) has applied for a building permit to expand the railway line between Grellingen and Duggingen to double tracks.
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Digitalisation Is Crucial to Improving Safety for Railway Workers
Most accidents occur to rail workers when information is erroneously communicated. Digitalisation can remove this avoidable risk.
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Webuild Joint Venture Wins Brenner Base Tunnel Lot H41 Award
An Implenia/Webuild (and swiss subsidiary CSC) joint venture has been awarded Lot H41 of the Brenner Base Tunnel project.
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How to Enable Smooth and Safe Passenger Flows in Train Stations
Network Rail adopt a new tool, based on PTV technology, for station planners to analyse detailed passenger movements within their station.
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Stimio Keeps IoT Monitoring on Track with Quectel GNSS
Stimio keeps IoT monitoring on track for high-value rail and utility assets with Quectel GNSS and cellular modules.
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IMA Dresden: Thorough Shaking Means Proper Testing
IMA Dresden's hexapod shaker test bench shakes elements for customer testing, from small telematic modules to seat connections.
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The Integrated Rail Plan: A Disaster for Rail, Passengers and the Environment
The Integrated Rail Plan published today, 18 November 2021, announces a huge slash in new railway lines being built in England.
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Televic GSP Win Equipment Order for LACMTA
Televic GSP wins an equipment order to modernise 50 Light Rail Vehicles for the Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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PTV UK and Ireland 21st User Group Innovation Day
The PTV UK & Ireland User Group Meeting will be held online on the 23rd November. Join them to learn about the newest PTV software features.
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Latvia: Largest Rail Baltica Tender Launched for Main Line Construction
Eiropas Dzelzceļa līnijas has launched the international tender for the construction of Rail Baltica’s main line in Latvia.
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Traffic through Salisbury Tunnel Junction to Reopen Tomorrow Following Collision
Following the collision between a SWR train and a GWR train on 31 October, the line is set to reopen to passenger traffic on 16 November.
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Plasser American Acquires the Worldwide First Hybrid Rail Milling Machine
Robel and their partners Schweerbau International and Vogel & Plötscher will deliver a rail treatment system to Plasser American Corporation…
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Zentrum am Berg Opening
The Zentrum am Berg was officially opened by the Montan University Leoben and put into operation on October 18th 2021.
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GEOWEB® Geocells for Permanent Way Applications
Presto Geosystems GEOWEB® Geocells for Permanent Way Applications. Creating a stable and stiffer layer under track.
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Handheld Launches New Version of Its Ultra-Rugged PDA, the NAUTIZ X9
Handheld Group announce a new version of its NAUTIZ X9 PDA: an ultra-rugged enterprise handheld built for the most challenging environments.
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Astronics Introduces ATS-5000 Series of Test and Support Solutions
Astronics has launched its ATS-5000 Series of Functional Test and Support Solutions, offering a wide variety of application solutions.
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Transport Day at COP26: UITP and UIC Joint Statement
For Transport Day at COP26 (10 Nov 2021), UITP and UIC have released a joint statement urging a focus on rail and public transport.
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Jewers Make an Entrance with Security Gates
Jewers Doors recently completed the installation of two pairs of Security Rated entrance gates for the new Whitechapel Station.
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Germany: Route Severely Damaged by Floods Reopens Today
Following severe flooding in Germany in July, Deutsche Bahn has reopened part of the Ahr Valley Railway to passenger traffic again today.
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Smart Stations for Intelligent and Responsible Travel
A smart station should be promoted as the primary mode of transport in a city for short and long-distance commutes.
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Zonegreen: Providing a Safer, More Sustainable Future
Whilst Zonegreen may be well known as the supplier of depot protection systems, what you may not know is that they are also one of the green…
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Hitachi Rail Signs Deal with ScottishPower for 100% Renewable Electricity
Hitachi Rail and ScottishPower have signed a three-year deal for 100 percent renewable electricity (wind, solar, hydro-electric).
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East Midlands Railway Nottingham Depot Gets £2 Million Upgrade
East Midlands Railway's Eastcroft depot near Nottingham is being upgraded to the tune of two million GBP. Works will be complete in June 202…




