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August 9, 2021 | Track

Bane Nor awards Vossloh switch and crossing contract

Deliveries are set to commence later this year.

July 27, 2021 | Financial

Vossloh to acquire ETS Spoor

Acquisition strengthens Vossloh’s position in the “trendsetting” Dutch rail infrastructure market.

July 15, 2021 | Track

Sulphur so good for green sleepers

Belgian sleeper manufacturer De Bonte is introducing a new design of concrete sleeper to the market, which uses recycled sulphur rather than cement as a binding agent. CEO Pascal Blommaert explains the development and potential of Thiocrete to Kevin Smith.

July 15, 2021 | Infrastructure

IRJ In-Brief - project: Finland electrification; Norwegian tunnel breakthrough; ÖBB to build Vienna commuter line.

Network Rail purchases Dartmoor Line ahead of reopening, Adif tenders for Huesca upgrade.

June 14, 2021 | Financial

Wegh buys IPA Ferroviaria

Acquisition strengthens the track supplier’s sleeper portfolio.

June 1, 2021 | Track

Vossloh reveals new milling tool pioneered in Düsseldorf

New technique pioneered during trials this March.

May 27, 2021 | Track

Delivering Norway’s first slab track project

Norway has completed its first tunnel using slab track near Bergen on the main line to Oslo. The project faced several challenges which led to some innovative solutions. Written by Alexej von Glasenapp and Javier Cabeza.

May 26, 2021 | Track

Atmo brings rail grinding to tight urban tracks

One of the practical achievements stemming from Europe’s Shift2Rail research project is a new trailer vehicle designed to overcome the challenges faced in grinding tram and light rail tracks in densely-populated urban areas. David Briginshaw reports on the development of the new grinder.

March 25, 2021 | Infrastructure

Final track laid for Eliwana heavy haul line

The line is on schedule to begin testing from December.

March 25, 2021 | Track

Making rail harder, better, faster

Steady increases in tonnages, traffic volumes and maximum speeds during the last 60 years have driven track component manufacturers to develop new products able to meet growing track forces. David Briginshaw reports on some of the key achievements by four of the leading suppliers as they adapt to new challenges.

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