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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Mobile LiDAR Systems in Comparison
LiDAR (Light Detection and Ranging) surveying systems are one of the favoured surveying technologies in the railway sector.
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Battery Voltage Monitoring in the Railway Industry
Stimio uses its RAILNODE certified rail solution to help the potential deterioration of batteries and reduce train disruption.
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Alstom Performs Digital Track Inspection in Madrid
Alstom has conducted a digital track inspection using its TrackTracer technology on the Metro Ligero network in Madrid, Spain.
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Frauscher Advanced Counter: Stable Concept, Flexible System
The Frauscher Advanced Counter FAdC is an axle counter that offers great flexibility in track vacancy detection.
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Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects
Unipart Rail Webinar: Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects with McCulloch Rail Solutions.
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Rail Straightness Inspection after 3D Scan Demonstration
DREAMTNS.LTD performed a “Rail Straightness Inspection” demonstration with the RIEGL VZ-400i and PointShape Inspector software.
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The Ceneri Base Tunnel Opens – The NRLA Is Complete
The Ceneri Base Tunnel has formally opened, completing the New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA). Regular services will begin in December…
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HS2 Announces Formal Start of Construction
HS2 Ltd has today (4 Sep 2020) announced the formal start of construction on the high-speed railway line, a major milestone for the project.
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Railroad Ballast Improvements Using GEOWEB® Geocells
With ballooning rail traffic carrying heavier loads than ever, GEOWEB® Geocells effectively take the pressure off critical ballast systems.
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PowerRail Designs New LED Headlight for Transit and LRV
PowerRail has designed and engineered, in partnership with Smart Light Source, an LED headlight solution for Transit and Light Rail Vehicles…
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PTV Group Analyzes Mobility Behaviour in the City of Munich
PTV Group, together with a broad-based research team, has been commissioned by BMVI to analyze mobility behavior in the city of Munich.
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CBT: Switzerland's Third Largest Railway Tunnel Project
The Ceneri Base Tunnel, the third largest railway tunnel project in Switzerland, is scheduled to become operational at the end of 2020.
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Planning Approval Granted for HS2 Interchange Station
Solihull Council has awarded planning permission for the HS2 Interchange Station, the surrounding landscaping and the automated people mover…
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Ceneri Base Tunnel: The First Tracks
The Ceneri Base Tunnel, the second longest tunnel project in Switzerland, will complete the NRLA project (New Railway Link through the Alps)…
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Rail Mounted Concrete Mixing Plant for London Underground
In 2013 Blend Plants took part in an important project to create a mobile mixing plant for London Underground requirements.
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New London Underground Slab Track Cast In-Situ
B2F is the London Underground project to renew the track in tunnels between Baker Street and Finchley Road on the Metropolitan line.
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HS2 Presents Amersham Vent Shaft Headhouse Design
HS2 Ltd has revealed the design for the vent shaft headhouse at Amersham, one of five such structures along the Chiltern tunnel.
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SBB Receives Authorisation for Ceneri Base Tunnel Trial Operations
SBB has received the authorisation for test operations in the Ceneri Base Tunnel. SBB will run passenger and freight services from September…
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Zonegreen Extends Staff Safety at Manchester Depot
Zonegreen is adding its New Generation Depot Personnel Protection System (DPPS) to a £20 million extension at Newton Heath, Manchester.
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German Cabinet Adopts Investment Acceleration Act Proposal
The German cabinet has adopted a proposal put forward by transport minister Andreas Scheuer for the Investment Acceleration Act.
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HS2 Signs R&D Agreement with UKRRIN
HS2 Ltd has signed an agreement with UKRRIN to accelerate the development of innovative rail technologies and their time to market.
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Cairo Metro Line 3 – Phase 4 Enters Commercial Service
Phase 4 of Cairo Metro Line 3 has entered commercial service following contracts awarded to Alstom as part of a consortium in 2015.
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Edinburgh-Glasgow Line Seriously Damaged by Flooding
The main line connecting Edinburgh and Glasgow has sustained serious damage following flooding from the nearby Union canal.
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Technology Tuesdays Summer Programme Draws to a Close
Our successful run of Technology Tuesday webinars on how to achieve more rail life with less maintenance are now available to watch back.




