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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Russian Railways Completes Čortanovci Tunnel Excavation in Serbia
RZD International has completed excavating the Čortanovci tunnel on the railway line between Belgrade and Budapest.
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PTV Group Announces Partnership Agreement with FORUM8
PTV Group has announced a technology partnership agreement with FORUM8, specialist developer of photo-realistic 3D virtual reality software.
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Ethiopia Gets $1.2m for Cross-Border Railway Study
The African Development Bank has committed a grant of 1.2 million USD to the Ethiopian government for a Ethiopia-Sudan railway line study.
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London–Cardiff Electrification Fully Completed
Network Rail has completed the electrification of the London-Cardiff line by installing overhead wires through the 7km Severn Tunnel.
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DB: <1% Construction Works Cancelled or Delayed Due to Coronavirus
Deutsche Bahn says that despite the coronavirus pandemic less than 1 percent of rail infrastructure works have been cancelled or postponed.
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Autonomous Inspection and Data Management for Railway Maintenance
Autonomous inspection technology, artificial intelligence and big-data offer new paths for railway inspection without impact on revenue.
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Schlatter: A New Location Ready for the Future
Schlatter Deutschland GmbH & Co. KG will have moved completely to its new company address by June 30, 2020.
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SSI Performance Improvement Webinars Now Open for Registration
As part of its new webinar program, Unipart Rail have four Park Signalling webinars now open for registration.
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Times Microwave Systems Advances European Expansion
Times Microwave Systems advances Its European expansion by announcing a new manufacturing operation in Estonia.
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Steel Girders for HS2 Bridges Begin Delivery
HS2 has received delivery of the first steel girders for the first bridges to be built on the project at the Birmingham Interchange site.
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Zonegreen Points Isle of Wight Depot in Safe Direction
Zonegreen is using its latest technology to protect depot staff on the Isle of Wight from the risks associated with manual hand points.
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Free Webinar: "Introduction to Rerailing"
What would you do if a railway vehicle derails? Sign up for our webinar: "Introduction to rerailing" with rerailing expert, Elwin van Rijen.
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Frauscher: The Importance of the IRIS Certificate
Maria Reisinger explains why the IRIS certification is so important not only for Frauscher, but also for its partners and customers.
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Network Rail Unveils Dawlish Sea Wall Plans
Network Rail has unveiled plans for the remaining section of new sea wall at Dawlish, with works on the first section ongoing.
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Contracts Awarded for Major Metronet Projects
Metronet of Western Australia has awarded 2 works contracts. The first is for Bayswater Station, the second a level crossing removal.
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Notice to Proceed and Coronavirus – HS2 in 2020
2020 has its challenges to the rail sector with the coronavirus pandemic but there has been good news too: HS2 has its notice to proceed.
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WEBINAR: Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects in the Middle East
WEBINAR: Transforming Rail Movement and Track Construction Projects in the Middle East with McCulloch Rail Solutions.
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Ceneri Base Tunnel Opening to Go Ahead in September
The Ceneri Base Tunnel opening ceremony is to go ahead as planned in September though on a smaller scale due to the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rail Temperature Monitoring: Use Case
Transdev called upon STIMIO’s know-how on rail temperature monitoring. This helped anticipate the impact of temperatures variations.
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HS2 Old Oak Common Gets Planning Approval
Old Oak Common, one of the new stations being built for HS2, has received planning approval. The JV building it will begin in June 2020.
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WINDHOFF to Deliver 3-Section Track Laying Train to VGF Frankfurt
VGF is extending its fleet of rail vehicles and has placed an order with WINDHOFF for a new 3-section track laying train.
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West Coast Main Line: Full Line Speed Restored in Kilsby Tunnel
Kilsby Tunnel on the West Coast Main Line has undergone major repair works during the coronavirus slowdown to fix track flooding issues.
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Robel Opens New China Office in Shanghai
Following the formation of companies in France & the USA in 2019, Robel establishes a strategic foothold in Shanghai for the Chinese market.
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RB Estonia Calls for Tenders to Design the Muuga Multimodal Freight Terminal
RB Estonia has launched its call for tenders for the design of the Muuga multimodal freight terminal and associated infrastructure.




