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 Reveals Chalfont St Giles Vent Shaft Design for Chiltern Tunnel
HS2 has revealed its final design for the headhouse and vent shaft at Chalfont St Giles which will provide ventilation to the Chiltern tunne…
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Albania: Durres-Tirana Line to Be Rehabilitated
Albanian State Railways has signed a contract for the rehabilitation of the Durrës-Tirana line and the construction of a new 5.7km line.
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ZF: Greater Efficiency and Reliability for Graz Linien
Graz Linen to install Infrastructure and Driveline Monitoring System from ZF in the first ten of more than 40 planned vehicles.
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Amberg Tunnel How-to Videos Now Available
A new series of Amberg Tunnel how-to videos are now available on the Amberg Technologies YouTube channel.
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Focused Technology Solutions is Entering the UK Rail Market
Focused Technology Solutions has announced they are bringing their battery-operated tool line to the UK market in the first quarter of 2021.
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KfW IPEX-Bank Arranges €75 Million Warehouse Facility for Aves One AG
KfW IPEX-Bank join the financing of Aves One AG, arranging a €75 million warehouse facility to expand their rail freight wagon portfolio.
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Rail Link to Romania's Busiest Airport Completed
The rail link to Bucharest's airport is complete. There is a new station at T1, connecting passengers to the city centre in 20 minutes.
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Mechan Given Safety Accolade by Siemens Mobility
Mechan has received recognition from one of the world’s largest rail companies for its positive impact on the safety of depot workers.
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Case Study: Mainline Rehabilitation Using TrackTex
TrackTex anti-pumping geocomposite was an obvious solution to resurfacing issues caused by mud-pumping on a section of mainline track.
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British Steel Delivers World Firsts with Enhanced Zinoco® Coated Rail
British Steel has unveiled 2 world firsts with major upgrades to its rail corrosion protection system – Zinoco® coated rail.
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Two More Stations Added to the EUROLOCKING Family
BÄR Bahnsicherung announce both the Alle Centre station and Vendlincourt state station will be joining the EUROLOCKING family.
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BREAKING: Alstom Completes Acquisition of Bombardier Transportation
On 29 January 2021 Alstom has completed the acquisition of Bombardier Transportation with a combined order backlog of 71.1 billion euros.
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Network Rail Announces Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) Works
Network Rail has announced Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU) works to take place in the first two weeks of August.
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Mounting Concerns Over Government Efforts to Roll Back HS2
Comments in the Commissioner's report stating the government is exploring cutting down platform numbers at HS2 Euston have sparked concern.
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HS2 Chiltern Tunnel Vent Shaft Given Planning Approval
The first of five headhouses that will provide ventilation and emergency access to the HS2 Chiltern tunnel has gained planning approval.
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The Role of the Rail in the Wheel-Rail-System
The rail plays a central role in the wheel-rail-system. In order to reliably fulfill its functions, regular maintenance is crucial.
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Bombardier to Increase Production Capacity in Belgium
Bombardier Transportation says it will increase its production capacity and hire up to 180 new employees at its facility in Bruges, Belgium.
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Mechan and Winvic Collaborate on New Logistics Hub
Mechan is supplying Winvic with a bespoke rail traverser for a new £29 million Intermodal Rail Freight Terminal in Northamptonshire.
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£500,000 Investment Improves Efficiency at Skinningrove
An investment of £500,000 has been made at British Steel's Special Profiles mill in Skinningrove to improve process efficiency.
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Designs for HS2 Viaducts at Water Orton Unveiled
The designs for the HS2 viaducts at Water Orton in Warwickshire have been unveiled following a public consultation in spring 2020.
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GEOWEB® Pavement Base Reinforcement
Since its installation in 2018, the GEOWEB system has exceeded project expectations and required no maintenance or repairs.
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East West Rail to Receive 760 Million GBP in Funding
The government has awarded 760 million GBP in funding for the construction of East West Rail between Bicester and Bletchley.
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AKN is Expanding Its Service - DatNet Meets Passenger
AKN is improving passenger information using a QR code that can give real-time train times. The data comes from ETC's DatNet control system.
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Alstom Wins Signalling and Telecoms System Contract for Delhi-Meerut Line
Alstom has won the contract to provide the signalling, train control and telecommunications systems for the Delhi-Meerut railway line, India…




