Upgrade Rail Network Rijswijk-Rotterdam

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.

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.

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.

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

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

Railway bridges must withstand heavy axle loads, dynamic vibrations and increasing train frequencies. Important considerations include structural stiffness, fatigue resistance, long‑term durability and compatibility with electrification systems. With many European railway bridges exceeding 50–100 years of age, strengthening methods such as composite overlays, high‑strength materials and smart monitoring systems are increasingly used to extend lifespan and ensure safe operations.

Movable bridges rely on advanced bridge‑control and monitoring systems that manage mechanical movements, ensure safety interlocks, support remote operation and monitor real‑time performance. Modern systems integrate sensors, automation and fail‑safe logic to guarantee safe bridge openings while coordinating with traffic, vessels and other infrastructure elements. Many engineering firms specialising in rail and civil infrastructure provide expertise in designing, upgrading and maintaining such systems.