A station is much more than a place where trains stop. It is a dynamic hub where thousands of movements converge every day: pedestrians, cyclists, motorists, buses, trams, taxis, trains, shops and restaurants. Stations are a vital link in the mobility chain and often serve as meeting points and centres of activity. This complexity demands thoughtful design – and skilled expertise when construction or renovation is required.
When construction or renovation takes place at a station, the challenge intensifies. Alongside travellers and businesses, there are construction activities, material deliveries and multiple disciplines working simultaneously. Partial schedules must align into one integrated plan. Time pressure is constant, and the goal is clear: minimise disruption to train services and daily logistics. This calls for a holistic approach, integrated planning and close coordination with all stakeholders – exactly what we excel at.
To improve sustainable rail accessibility now and in the future, rail capacity is being expanded for more passengers, increased freight and higher train frequencies. In stations, this often means more flexible infrastructure, wider platforms and smarter technology. Many stations undergo major transformations. These projects bring together numerous disciplines to deliver safe, efficient and sustainable solutions with minimal inconvenience – all working towards the same goal.
At Strukton, we combine all the expertise needed for these integrated projects: prefabricated elements, contaminated soil remediation, installation and renewal of switches, tracks and overhead lines, platforms, technical and commercial spaces, underpasses, basement structures, bicycle parking, cabling, telecom, travel information systems and paving. We do this as sustainably as possible, using circular and recycled materials. We also manage soil flows and provide monitoring for data-driven decision-making.
Stations function as multimodal mobility hubs, where pedestrians, cyclists, buses, trams, taxis, trains and commercial activities converge. This density of movements requires careful planning, integrated construction phasing and coordination across many disciplines to maintain safety and accessibility. Station projects often involve platform reconstruction, track works, switches, overhead lines, underground structures, commercial areas and public‑space upgrades all at once
Working in a live station environment requires holistic and precisely synchronised planning. Multidisciplinary teams coordinate construction windows, material deliveries, rail possessions and stakeholder activities to minimise disruption to passengers and train services. This approach is used widely in complex rail environments across Europe, where rail contractors must maintain availability while executing renewal and upgrade works
Station upgrades typically combine civil engineering, rail systems, structural works, cable and pipeline installation, telecom systems, travel‑information systems, platform construction, underpasses and bicycle parking. Integrating these disciplines under one coordinated framework reduces delays, prevents spatial conflicts and improves safety. Rail infrastructure specialists with Short Line, Rail‑Civil and engineering units routinely apply this integrated method in complex environments.
Advanced tools like BIM, 3D reality models, digital asset mapping and rail‑data systems support accurate planning, clash detection and risk reduction. These technologies allow teams to simulate construction stages, coordinate disciplines, and maintain rail operations more effectively. European rail organisations increasingly use digital models to ensure safe, sustainable and predictable delivery of infrastructure upgrades.
Sustainable station construction uses circular and recycled materials, optimised soil management and energy‑efficient construction methods. Rail organisations like Strukton also invest in low‑emission equipment, recycled contact wires, and sustainable construction logistics to reduce their carbon footprint. Many civil and rail contractors apply environmental management procedures to lower noise, emissions and waste during work in dense urban stations.
