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The infrastructure of a railway network is an incredibly complex system. Our infrastructure content focuses on a variety of topics including the construction of new rail lines, the maintenance and modernisation of existing lines, projects and developments to ensure infrastructure is safe and efficient, and in-depth looks at the vital components that make up infrastructure including track systems, i.e. switches, crossings, sleepers, ballast, etc.
The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation is making significant progress in its Phase 4 expansion, with over 50% of work completed on three priority corridors, aiming for completion by 2026.
Colas Rail UK has added two new advanced Tampers to its fleet, highlighting its commitment to modern technology and environmental sustainability.
Germany will start renovating the Riedbahn corridor between Mannheim and Frankfurt in July 2024, with Ermewa leasing modern wagons to DB Fahrwegdienste GmbH to support the project.
Malte Lawrenz has been re-elected Chairman of VPI, with the association seeing record growth to 300 member companies amidst discussions on future infrastructure challenges.
Arenaways and Turnit's strategic partnership is set to enhance local rail services in Italy, starting with the reactivation of two dormant lines in Piedmont, leveraging advanced travel technology to improve connectivity and passenger experience.
The UK government has confirmed funding for 10 new trains for TfL's Elizabeth line, a move welcomed by the Railway Industry Association for its potential positive impact on the rail supply chain and future rail growth.
South Western Railway anticipates a £50-60 million investment in station accessibility improvements, following a UK government announcement including eight of its stations in the Access for All programme.
27 May 2024 | By
A major new study will examine how a new private electricity system along the HS1 train route could connect to the National Grid and power thousands of homes and businesses across the South East.
23 May 2024 | By
Latvia has reached another milestone in the Rail Baltica project by beginning construction of its mainline. On 21 May the Rail Baltica team, representatives from the European Commission and international partners from France, Italy, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia gathered in Riga. They marked the occasion by sending messages to future…
2 May 2024 | By
As rail infrastructure continues to age, weather impact and predictive maintenance increase in importance as the industry embraces new technologies and methods to protect railway assets.
Spring has, apparently, sprung and we welcome our second issue of Global Railway Review to 2024! The last couple of months has felt like the industry is beginning to warm-up, a build-up of energy and anticipation for what the rest of the year might hold. At the end of March,…
18 April 2024 | By
Watch this webinar to explore how digital twin technology is not just a tool for visualisation but a platform for innovation and efficiency in the rail industry. Whether you are looking to implement your first digital twin project or scale an existing one, this webinar will provide you with the…
In this month’s episode of ‘The Right Track’, editorial assistant Emily Budgen spoke to Chitresh Shrivastva, Visiting Faculty at Christ University, Bangalore, India, and Honorary Member and Senior Non-Residential Fellow for Railways and Critical Transport Infrastructure at Global Policy Insights.
22 March 2024 | By
Watch our FREE webinar and gain valuable insights into human factors affecting rail safety. Discover the root causes behind these mistakes and explore successful projects implemented by RSSB experts to prevent them.
4 December 2023 | By
Investment and expansion in Australia and New Zealand are booming. Here, a panel of experts from across the rail industry in Australia and New Zealand discuss the challenges to be faced and solutions that could be broached in Australasia, by answering a set of questions posed by the Australian Railway…
