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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Germany Funds €500m Berlin-Szczecin Railway Upgrade
Germany is investing almost €0.5 billion in the upgrade of the Berlin-Szczecin railway line. It will be fully double track and electrified.
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Works on South Wales Metro Railway to Begin
Works on the South Wales Metro railway are set to begin on 3 August, modernising the Welsh railway network from its Victorian origins.
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Taipei: Alstom to Supply Integrated Metro System for Line 7 Extension
Alstom has won a contract to supply the integrated metro system for the extension to Line 7 of the Taipei metro in Taiwan.
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New FreiLacke Administration Building Opens
FreiLacke is moving into its new administration building. The existing building was completely renovated and another floor was added.
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SBCTA Board Explores Privately Funded High-Speed Rail
The SBCTA Board has approved a Memorandum of Understanding with XpressWest to explore the feasibility of a high-speed rail line.
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Handheld Announces Major Upgrades to Its Popular Nautiz X2
Handheld Group, a leading manufacturer of rugged mobile computers, announces major upgrades to its popular Nautiz X2 all-in-one Android rugg…
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DB Expands Its Programme to Paint Rails White
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is expanding its programme to paint rails white as a way of keeping them cool and protecting the steel from the heat.
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HS2 Euston Station Demolition Milestone Reached
HS2: The preparatory works at Euston station have reached a milestone with the demolition of the western ramp and canopy complete.
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Construction Shortlist for HS2 Curzon Street Revealed
HS2 Ltd has revealed the construction companies that are shortlisted to tender for the Birmingham Curzon Street station build.
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Sense Valley Line to Become Operational in April 2021
The Sense Valley Line will become operational in April 2021. That's three months later than originally planned, due to approval delays etc.
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Newcastle Central Station Gets the Go Ahead
The go-ahead has been given for Newcastle Central Station to have the area to the front of it redeveloped to improve passenger access.
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Unipart Rail Wins First of a Kind Competition
Unipart Rail wins First of a Kind competition for the development of the industry changing ‘TRT-e’ – a zero emissions Trac Rail Transposer.
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Frauscher: At Home on Track
Frauscher has been constantly improving its wheel sensors. Even the most basic model in the range can withstand the most adverse conditions.…
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BÄR Bahnsicherung's EUROLOCKING Receives Type Approval
The Federal Office of Transport (BAV) has granted BÄR Bahnsicherung Type Approval for its EUROLOCKING electronic interlocking system.
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Robel: New Era in Japanese Rail Maintenance
JR East takes delivery of the company's first Robel Mobile Maintenance System. There was a traditional opening ceremony at the Ueda depot.
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FirstClass Safety & Control Partners With Freightquip
FirstClass Safety & Control who provide innovative and integrated rail depot protection and control systems have partnered with Freightquip.
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New Rail Link through the Alps to Open Fully in December
The New Railway Link through the Alps (NRLA), which consists of two north-south axes through Switzerland, will open fully in December.
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New CAF Trains to Use DatNet from ETC
CAF trains are set to be installed with the innovative ITCS industry platform, DatNet, developed by ETC to improve digitisation.
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Signalling Components with Tested Quality
Maximum reliability requires guaranteed quality: Frauscher produces quality-tested signalling components that meet these requirements.
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European Court of Auditors: Speed Up Megaproject Implementation
The European Court of Auditors has published a report of its audit of the European Commission's management of 8 EU mega-projects.
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ENSCO Rail Acquires License for VAMPIRE® Pro Vehicle/Track Interaction Software
ENSCO Rail Acquires License for VAMPIRE® Pro Vehicle/Track Interaction Software to Enhance Rail Safety Solutions.
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Nomad Digital Complete Final Expansion of ISO 45001 Global Certification
Nomad Digital has now completed the final expansion of its ISO 45001 global certification. Safety Management System plays a pivotal role.
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HS2 Reveals First Images of Chiltern Tunnels Launch Site
HS2 has revealed the first images of its south portal launch site from where two German-made TBMs will dig the Chiltern tunnels.
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GWR Exeter Depot – Working during COVID19 Restrictions
The FirstClass Safety & Control (FCSC) team have been busy working on site at Great Western Railway’s Exeter Depot Enhancement Project.




