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BWG-Turnout Technology for High-Speed and Standard Railways, Urban Traffic and Heavy Haul Equipment

BWG is world market leader in high-speed turnout technology and amongst others in light-rail systems as well as heavy haul equipment.
BWG is world market leader in high-speed turnout technology and amongst others in light-rail systems as well as heavy haul equipment. 		BWG is the only company in the world to have supplied over 850 high-speed turnouts, above all for the high-speed lines in Germany, Spain, The Netherlands and Taiwan.
BWG is the only company in the world to have supplied over 850 high-speed turnouts, above all for the high-speed lines in Germany, Spain, The Netherlands and Taiwan. 		BWG divided sleeper design for pre-assembly of complex turnout systems and standard transport of major segments to the installation site. Connecting elements have a vibration dampening function to minimise substructure wear.
BWG divided sleeper design for pre-assembly of complex turnout systems and standard transport of major segments to the installation site. Connecting elements have a vibration dampening function to minimise substructure wear.
BWG KGO design allows for a smooth train passage over the turnout,thus cutting down on wear, extending maintenance intervals and increasing the service life of the turnout.
BWG KGO design allows for a smooth train passage over the turnout,thus cutting down on wear, extending maintenance intervals and increasing the service life of the turnout. 		BWG has developed and manufactured a turnout installation and transportation device in order to satisfy operator requirements (WETEG).
BWG has developed and manufactured a turnout installation and transportation device in order to satisfy operator requirements (WETEG).

Enzesfeld-Austroroll® Railway Switch Points

Austroroll switch points save railway companies money in a variety of ways. Austroroll does not require maintenance and safety personnel. There is no need to dispose of oil-contaminated track material and neither is there any lubricant or lubrication labour cost.
Austroroll switch points save railway companies money in a variety of ways. Austroroll does not require maintenance and safety personnel. There is no need to dispose of oil-contaminated track material and neither is there any lubricant or lubrication labour cost. 		The engineers of the Eurotunnel and the Metro in Barcelona use Austroroll devices.
The engineers of the Eurotunnel and the Metro in Barcelona use Austroroll devices. 		In the closed position the switch rail rests on the slide chair. When the point is switched it is lifted from the slide chair by the Austrorolls on which it rolls smoothly into the open position. The switch rail remains on the rollers until the switch is closed again.
In the closed position the switch rail rests on the slide chair. When the point is switched it is lifted from the slide chair by the Austrorolls on which it rolls smoothly into the open position. The switch rail remains on the rollers until the switch is closed again.
Austroroll is an innovative railway-engineering product for lubrication-free railway switch points. It improves the economic efficiency and reliability of railways and it contributes to environmental protection.
Austroroll is an innovative railway-engineering product for lubrication-free railway switch points. It improves the economic efficiency and reliability of railways and it contributes to environmental protection. 		The use of Austroroll does not result in soil or ground water contamination. Also there is no problem with disposal of contaminated sleepers and ballasts. The timber sleepers are very durable and have a much longer life.
The use of Austroroll does not result in soil or ground water contamination. Also there is no problem with disposal of contaminated sleepers and ballasts. The timber sleepers are very durable and have a much longer life.

Europool-Track Construction and Maintenance

The Europool dynamic ballast regulator.
The Europool dynamic ballast regulator. 		Our SSP tamping machine.
Our SSP tamping machine. 		An EM-Sat high-precision measuring machine from Europool.
An EM-Sat high-precision measuring machine from Europool.
Track construction work being carried out by us.
Track construction work being carried out by us. 		We are proposing to build construction sites for Europool's machines, including locomotives and railway carriages.
We are proposing to build construction sites for Europool's machines, including locomotives and railway carriages.

GMUNDNER FERTIGTEILE-Level Crossing Systems and Noise Protection Systems

A prototype for domestic railway stations combined with a techno-room according to the new architectural design-manual of the Austrian railway administration.
A prototype for domestic railway stations combined with a techno-room according to the new architectural design-manual of the Austrian railway administration. 		After an exact measurement this level crossing was installed in Germany.
After an exact measurement this level crossing was installed in Germany. 		BODAN level crossing system Installed in the new white sleeper track system in Germany. No other system can be installed with standard panels.
BODAN level crossing system Installed in the new white sleeper track system in Germany. No other system can be installed with standard panels.
The first LeBODAN level crossing system in Austria.
The first LeBODAN level crossing system in Austria. 		The first installation of a SoBODAN-noise absorbing wall in Austria. These panels provide a high absorption standard.
The first installation of a SoBODAN-noise absorbing wall in Austria. These panels provide a high absorption standard.

Holland-Electric Flash-Butt Welding Equipment for Railways

Holland is most commonly recognized for its long history in electric flash-butt welding of rails.
Holland is most commonly recognized for its long history in electric flash-butt welding of rails. 		Holland electric flash-butt welders are complete and self-contained welding plants that showcase a welder head that is designed for all sizes of rail.
Holland electric flash-butt welders are complete and self-contained welding plants that showcase a welder head that is designed for all sizes of rail. 		Holland’ s equipment division and contract welding division continue to push new technology such as low consumption welds and closure welding with 160t Super Puller.
Holland’ s equipment division and contract welding division continue to push new technology such as low consumption welds and closure welding with 160t Super Puller.
Holland’s patented Load Axle Measurement System measures the actual strength of the railway sleepers / ties and fastening systems.
Holland’s patented Load Axle Measurement System measures the actual strength of the railway sleepers / ties and fastening systems. 		Holland’ s transportation products division designs, engineers and provides solutions for freight cars, specializing in load securement with the industry leading container twist lock.
Holland’ s transportation products division designs, engineers and provides solutions for freight cars, specializing in load securement with the industry leading container twist lock.

John Holland-Construction, Rail and Civil-Engineering Operations Services

John Holland was involved in the construction of the Mandurah railway line in Perth.
John Holland was involved in the construction of the Mandurah railway line in Perth. 		We supplied trackwork, bridges and structures for ADRAIL.
We supplied trackwork, bridges and structures for ADRAIL. 		Our design and construction for the Middleborough rail / road grade-separation included lowering of a 1.4m section of track with 123,000m³ of excavation and installation of over 2km of drainage systems.
Our design and construction for the Middleborough rail / road grade-separation included lowering of a 1.4m section of track with 123,000m³ of excavation and installation of over 2km of drainage systems.
We have provided construction and maintenance for Regional Fast Rail.
We have provided construction and maintenance for Regional Fast Rail. 		Our work on the Sandgate grade-separation construction project included a 600m dual track flyover structure, configuration of the existing track work and construction of 6km of new track.
Our work on the Sandgate grade-separation construction project included a 600m dual track flyover structure, configuration of the existing track work and construction of 6km of new track.

Maccaferri-Retaining Structures, Erosion Control, Slope Protection and Soil Reinforcement Products

Maccaferri gabion retaining structures adjacent to a railway in Bristol, UK.
Maccaferri gabion retaining structures adjacent to a railway in Bristol, UK. 		MacMat R permanent erosion control matting used in conjunction with soil nails on a Channel Tunnel Rail Link contract in Kent. Quality topsoil is to be added to promote vegetation and hide soil nails.
MacMat R permanent erosion control matting used in conjunction with soil nails on a Channel Tunnel Rail Link contract in Kent. Quality topsoil is to be added to promote vegetation and hide soil nails. 		Steelgrid high tensile rockfall protection netting with integral biaxial steel cable reinforcement.
Steelgrid high tensile rockfall protection netting with integral biaxial steel cable reinforcement.
Anchor Landmark segmental blockwork walls with polymer geogrids reinforcing the backfill.
Anchor Landmark segmental blockwork walls with polymer geogrids reinforcing the backfill. 		Prefilled gabions ready for lifting into works in Perth, UK.
Prefilled gabions ready for lifting into works in Perth, UK.

Phi Group-Retaining Structures and Reinforced Earth Systems

Permacrib's semi-soft natural appearance and flexibility of design makes it one of the most versatile retaining wall solutions.
Permacrib's semi-soft natural appearance and flexibility of design makes it one of the most versatile retaining wall solutions. 		Phi Group utilized Permacrib for recent work on the Sunderland Metro line - acoustic barriers had to be designed, supplied and built to reduce the noise of the trains.
Phi Group utilized Permacrib for recent work on the Sunderland Metro line - acoustic barriers had to be designed, supplied and built to reduce the noise of the trains. 		Phi Group also utilised Permacrib timber retaining walls for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
Phi Group also utilised Permacrib timber retaining walls for the Channel Tunnel Rail Link.
Soil nailing finished with a timber crib wall was ideal for the steep slopes at Danescourt station.
Soil nailing finished with a timber crib wall was ideal for the steep slopes at Danescourt station. 		Phi Groups' ability to completely design, supply and build all of the retaining systems required was necessary for the project at Wembley.
Phi Groups' ability to completely design, supply and build all of the retaining systems required was necessary for the project at Wembley.

Pm-Traffic-Railway Construction Projects

Construction scheduling with linear scheduling method.
Construction scheduling with linear scheduling method. 		A complex railway construction project.
A complex railway construction project. 		Reconstruction of a railway line.
Reconstruction of a railway line.
Our main emphasis is on the reconstruction of tracks at railway stations, due to the many construction levels required in the maintenance of smooth train operation.
Our main emphasis is on the reconstruction of tracks at railway stations, due to the many construction levels required in the maintenance of smooth train operation.

RAIL.ONE-Ballastless Track, Concrete Mainline and Turnout Sleepers and Sleeper Plant Construction

RAIL.ONE produced and delivered approximately 260,000 sleeper systems, using RHEDA 2000 technology, for the new high-speed Dutch line HSL-Zuid.
RAIL.ONE produced and delivered approximately 260,000 sleeper systems, using RHEDA 2000 technology, for the new high-speed Dutch line HSL-Zuid. 		The use of asphalt as a track-supporting layer leads to permanent improvements in track positioning. The GETRAC® system offers an optimal cost / performance ratio.
The use of asphalt as a track-supporting layer leads to permanent improvements in track positioning. The GETRAC® system offers an optimal cost / performance ratio. 		The ballastless track system RHEDA CITY offers more mobility and flexibility in the range of urban traffic by rail. The system is optimally integrated into traffic flow: trams, buses, cars and pedestrians all share the same track surface.
The ballastless track system RHEDA CITY offers more mobility and flexibility in the range of urban traffic by rail. The system is optimally integrated into traffic flow: trams, buses, cars and pedestrians all share the same track surface.
The track system ATD-G is a ballastless track system, whereby a transverse sleeper section is mounted directly onto a prefabricated asphalt layer.
The track system ATD-G is a ballastless track system, whereby a transverse sleeper section is mounted directly onto a prefabricated asphalt layer. 		In just four months, RAIL.ONE delivered and erected a production plant for the manufacture of B70 concrete sleepers in Greece.
In just four months, RAIL.ONE delivered and erected a production plant for the manufacture of B70 concrete sleepers in Greece.

Redi-Rock-Retaining Wall System

Redi-Rock retaining wall alongside a rail track in the US.
Redi-Rock retaining wall alongside a rail track in the US. 		Redi-Rock retaining wall alongside railway in the UK.
Redi-Rock retaining wall alongside railway in the UK. 		Work in progress, showing planter space and the interlocking block mechanism.
Work in progress, showing planter space and the interlocking block mechanism.
A large amount of earth is easily held back along the railway in the UK by the Redi-Rock blocks.
A large amount of earth is easily held back along the railway in the UK by the Redi-Rock blocks. 		An engineered middle concrete block, available in a range of finishes.
An engineered middle concrete block, available in a range of finishes.

Rhomberg Bahntechnik-Track Construction

General Contractor - Rhomberg Bahntechnik fulfils this role with great success due to our in-house know-how and internal synergies.
General Contractor - Rhomberg Bahntechnik fulfils this role with great success due to our in-house know-how and internal synergies. 		Starting with logistic and material supply up to survey and installation methods, Rhomberg Bahntechnik optimises the whole project.
Starting with logistic and material supply up to survey and installation methods, Rhomberg Bahntechnik optimises the whole project. 		Mechanised bring-in of concrete for slab track construction - our finishers are able to run on the rail without a loss of accuracy!
Mechanised bring-in of concrete for slab track construction - our finishers are able to run on the rail without a loss of accuracy!
Advanced tailor-made technology for high precision track survey: HERGIE and PLASMA.
Advanced tailor-made technology for high precision track survey: HERGIE and PLASMA. 		Special gauge holders Rm 402 for single block systems and baseplates guarantee steady gauge and precise rail inclination.
Special gauge holders Rm 402 for single block systems and baseplates guarantee steady gauge and precise rail inclination.

Schlatter-Rail Welding Technology

One of Schlatter's first rail welders SSM250 in 1949.
One of Schlatter's first rail welders SSM250 in 1949. 		Schlatter's renowned GAAS80 – the stationary rail welding machine that guarantees for highest welding quality.
Schlatter's renowned GAAS80 – the stationary rail welding machine that guarantees for highest welding quality. 		The strongest of Schlatter's rail welders, the type GAA100, is designed to weld bi-metal pieces of railway switches and points.
The strongest of Schlatter's rail welders, the type GAA100, is designed to weld bi-metal pieces of railway switches and points.
Schlatter's mobile rail welder type AMS60 mounted on a road/rail truck.
Schlatter's mobile rail welder type AMS60 mounted on a road/rail truck. 		Schlatter's mobile rail welder type AMS100 mounted in a container on a flat wagon.
Schlatter's mobile rail welder type AMS100 mounted in a container on a flat wagon.

Stahlberg Roensch-Rail Welding, Rail Re-Profiling and Recycling, Logistics and Engineering Services

Mobile Welder 2 in Operation on the Frankfurt-Cologne High Speed Track.
Mobile Welder 2 in Operation on the Frankfurt-Cologne High Speed Track. 		RAILER – Modular Rail Exchange System with Modules W, L, V, S and F.
RAILER – Modular Rail Exchange System with Modules W, L, V, S and F. 		Robel Long Welded Rail Loading and Discharging System.
Robel Long Welded Rail Loading and Discharging System.
Discharging Long Welded Rails with the SAS Rail Discharging System.
Discharging Long Welded Rails with the SAS Rail Discharging System. 		IBS provides railway companies with sophisticated software for optimising train services and guaranteeing highly reliable, safe and economic traffic flow.
IBS provides railway companies with sophisticated software for optimising train services and guaranteeing highly reliable, safe and economic traffic flow.

Tensar International-Ground Stabilisation and Soil Reinforcement Solutions

Based on the unique properties of Tensar geogrids, Tensar Technology is widely adopted for ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement problems.
Based on the unique properties of Tensar geogrids, Tensar Technology is widely adopted for ground stabilisation and soil reinforcement problems. 		Tensar biaxial geogrids provide an extremely cost-effective solution for the reinforcement of ballast over a soft subgrade.
Tensar biaxial geogrids provide an extremely cost-effective solution for the reinforcement of ballast over a soft subgrade. 		Tensar geogrids can either directly reinforce the ballast, or reinforce the granular sub-base layer beneath it.
Tensar geogrids can either directly reinforce the ballast, or reinforce the granular sub-base layer beneath it.
Installation of Tensar geogrids into the ballast over soft subgrade significantly reduces settlement, making it comparable with track on firm foundations.
Installation of Tensar geogrids into the ballast over soft subgrade significantly reduces settlement, making it comparable with track on firm foundations.

Weld-A-Rail-Track-Welding Services

Weld-A-Rail is one of the UK's leading providers of professional track-welding services.
Weld-A-Rail is one of the UK's leading providers of professional track-welding services. 		The company operates a fleet of 21 fully equipped welding vehicles.
The company operates a fleet of 21 fully equipped welding vehicles. 		Weld-A-Rail operatives undertake a visual inspection of all completed welds, in accordance with RT/CE/S/032 joining of rails by alumino thermic welding.
Weld-A-Rail operatives undertake a visual inspection of all completed welds, in accordance with RT/CE/S/032 joining of rails by alumino thermic welding.
A WQF3071 weld installation sheet is maintained and completed for each track-welding project.
A WQF3071 weld installation sheet is maintained and completed for each track-welding project. 		Weld-A-Rail is in the process of implementing a contractor assurance case compliant with Network Rail company standard RT/LS/P/016.
Weld-A-Rail is in the process of implementing a contractor assurance case compliant with Network Rail company standard RT/LS/P/016.

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