Case Stories
Explore Railmonitor’s case stories, showcasing detailed examples of how our innovative digital rail monitoring solutions have improved efficiency, safety, and performance in railway projects.
Rail Monitoring in Controlled Directional Drilling Projects
Rail Monitoring in Controlled Directional Drilling Projects Published on: Apr 15, 2026 Introduction – Rail monitoring in controlled directional drilling projects near active railways Controlled directional drilling and pipe jacking near active railways require a high level of control, documentation, and risk management. [...]
Enhancing Track Safety During Tunnel Construction – Rhätische Bahn, Switzerland
Enhancing Track Safety During Tunnel Construction - Rhätische Bahn, Switzerland Published on: Apr 28, 2025 Introduction – Monitoring Track Safety During Tunnel Construction Construction work is currently underway beneath the active railway tracks at Ilanz station, where Rhätische Bahn is developing a new [...]
Early Detection Saves Danish Railway from Embankment Collapse – Banedanmark, Denmark
Early Detection Saves Danish Railway from Embankment Collapse - Banedanmark, Denmark Published on: Jan 27, 2025 Introduction - Why Early Detection Matters for Railway Safety In January 2025, Banedanmark detected a potential embankment slip near Funder Bakke on the railway stretch between Engesvang and Silkeborg. [...]
Monitoring of Test Embankments and Catenary Masts in Hyvinkää Project – Väylä, Finland
Monitoring of Test Embankments and Catenary Masts: Tackling Weak Load-Bearing Soil Base in the Hyvinkää Project – Väylä, Finland Published on: Nov 19, 2024 Project Overview The Hyvinkää test structures are an essential part of the Helsinki-Riihimäki capacity increase project, which is actively managed [...]
Deep Excavation and Piling: Tackling Structural Risks in Ainola Project – Väylä, Finland
Deep Excavation and Piling: Tackling Structural Risks in Ainola Project – Väylä, Finland Published on: Oct 14, 2024 Project Overview The Ainola project is an important part of the broader HERI initiative, which Väylä leads. It focuses on enhancing Finland’s busiest [...]
High-Speed Train and Auxiliary Bridge in Construction – ÖBB, Austria
High-Speed Train and Auxiliary Bridge in Construction – ÖBB, Austria Project Introduction In the realm of modern rail infrastructure, Austrian Federal Railways (ÖBB) embarked on a transformative journey a decade ago. Partnering with SCZ, ÖBB sought to develop High-Performance Auxiliary Bridges (HHB) that [...]
Rail Bridge Construction and Railway Electrification – Jorton A/S, Denmark
Rail Bridge Construction and Railway Electrification - Jorton A/S, Denmark Project Overview: Jorton A/S embarked on a challenging project involving the electrification of a railway line, which required lowering the track under a bridge to accommodate overhead power [...]
Railway Bridge Replacement Project during Operational Railway – Becker Bau, Germany
Railway Bridge Replacement Project during Operational Railway - Becker Bau, Germany Introduction: In Porta Westfalica, Germany, Becker Bau is undertaking a complex construction project to replace an aging railway bridge while keeping the railway fully operational. This challenging project requires innovative digital monitoring solutions to ensure safety [...]
Metro Station Construction at Matzleinsdorfer Platz, Austria
Metro Station Construction at Matzleinsdorfer Platz, Austria In Vienna, Austria, Wiener Linien has embarked on a historic journey towards constructing a metro station at Matzleinsdorfer Platz. This significant infrastructure project is being supported by Railmonitor and our consortium partners, RED Bernard GmbH (part of the Bernard Group) [...]
Railway Reconstruction of Olskroken, PEAB, Sweden
Railway Reconstruction of Olskroken, PEAB, Sweden Introduction: In Gothenburg, Sweden, PEAB AB is undertaking the reconstruction of Olskroken, one of the busiest rail traffic hubs in the country. To ensure the safety and efficiency of this critical project, Railmonitor was called upon to provide a comprehensive solution [...]
Unstable railway embankment and high water levels – Dürnbach, Austria
Unstable Railway Embankment and High Water Levels – Dürnbach, Austria Introduction Near the city of Dürnbach in Austria, ÖBB,, the Austrian infrastructure owner, faces a significant challenge posed by an unstable railway embankment. Due to its location in the middle of a hill, the embankment is highly [...]
Metro Line Construction – Matzleinsdorfer Platz, Austria
Metro Line Construction - Matzleinsdorfer Platz, Austria Published on: Aug 17, 2021 Introduction In the fall of 2020, the Austrian infrastructure owner, Wiener Linien GmbH & Co KG, awarded a contract to Railmonitor and our consortium partners RED Bernard GmbH (part of the Bernard Group) [...]
Light Rail Struggles with Unstable Embankment – Aarhus Letbane, Denmark
Light Rail Struggles with Unstable Embankment - Aarhus Letbane, Denmark Introduction Aarhus Letbane I/S (light Rail) opened its first light rail line in 2017, following five years of construction. Since then, the system has expanded with several new rail lines and continues to develop and grow. Challenge: [...]
Ensuring Railway Stability Amid Harsh Climate Challenges – Skanska Survey, Norway
Ensuring Railway Stability Amid Harsh Climate Challenges - Skanska Survey, Norway Introduction In the summer of 2020, Skanska signed a contract with Statens Vegvesen. The contract is for a massive construction project in Norway. The project is part of Greener Trondheim, a partnership for sustainable transport. It [...]
Geotechnical and Rail Tunnel Construction, Gothenburg – AGN Haga, Sweden
Geotechnical and Rail Tunnel Construction - AGN Haga, Sweden Introduction The population in western Sweden is growing rapidly, putting immense pressure on Gothenburg's infrastructure, which is currently unable to keep up with the increasing demands. As a result, the Swedish government decided to invest in a new [...]
Railway Badger Activity Challenges – ProRail, Holland
Railway Badger Activity Challenges - ProRail, Holland Published on: Nov 25, 2020 Introduction: In the complex world of railway infrastructure, unexpected challenges often arise from the natural environment. One such challenge is the presence of badger setts and badger activity, which can destabilize railway embankments and pose [...]
Addressing High Groundwater Levels and Track Settlements, Trafikverket, Sweden
Addressing High Groundwater Levels and Track Settlements, Trafikverket, Sweden Introduction Approximately 50 km south of the Arctic Circle, the ground beneath a specific railway stretch was unstable, and the groundwater levels were quite high. Trafikverket, the main infrastructural operator in Sweden, is responsible for maintaining the railway [...]
Historic Train Station Renovation – Unihorn, Holland
Historic Train Station Renovation - Unihorn, Holland Introduction: Amsterdam Amstel train station, a cultural-historical monument constructed in the 1930s, underwent significant construction in the summer of 2020. This iconic station required upgrades to accommodate modern transit demands, posing unique challenges due to its historical [...]
Unstable Ground and High Water Levels – Sund & Bælt Holding, Denmark
Unstable Ground and High Water Levels - Sund & Bælt Holding, Denmark Introduction: Railway infrastructure maintenance is critical for ensuring safety and efficiency. Sund & Bælt Holding A/S, responsible for maintaining the railway outside Nyborg Station, faces challenges due to unstable ground and high water levels. Manual [...]
Safety and Stability during Metro M4 Line Expansion – TUNN3L, Mozarts Plads, Denmark
Safety and Stability during Metro M4 Line Expansion - TUNN3L, Mozarts Plads, Denmark Introduction In June 2020, the tunnel boring machines Inge & Olivia departed from the construction site of the new metro station, Sluseholmen in Copenhagen. They are now headed towards Mozarts Plads (Mozarts Square). This [...]
Removal of Existing Building Close to Active Railway – Becker Bau, Germany
Removal of Existing Building Close to Active Railway - Becker Bau, Germany Introduction Becker Bau, a construction company in Germany, has been hired by a large infrastructure owner for a railway construction monitoring project. The primary focus of the project is to remove an existing building close [...]
Maintaining Railway Stability Amidst M4 Metro Line Excavation – TUNN3L, Sluseholmen, Denmark
Maintaining Railway Stability Amidst M4 Metro Excavation - TUNN3L, Sluseholmen, Denmark Introduction In 2019, the construction of an additional extension of the metro in Copenhagen began. When the project is finalized, five additional stations to the metro will have been added. On a cold Monday morning in [...]
Railway Safety with Sheet Piles Near Central Station – Aarsleff Rail, Denmark
Railway Safety with Sheet Piles Near Central Station - Aarsleff Rail, Denmark Introduction In 2017, the construction of a new neighborhood in Copenhagen, named ‘Postbyen,’ began on the site of the old Central Post Terminal. Located just 8 meters from a busy railway line [...]
Metro Expansion, Metro Excavation and Groundwater Management – TUNN3L, Gåsebæk, Denmark
Metro Expansion, Metro Excavation and Groundwater Management - TUNN3L, Denmark Introduction In 2011, Copenhagen embarked on a monumental project: Cityringen, a metro expansion that opened 17 stations in 2019. This project laid the groundwork for further expansion towards Sydhavn, adding five more stations and two shafts, including [...]
Tackling Hotspots and Enhancing Track Stability – ProRail, Holland
Tackling Hotspots and Enhancing Track Stability – ProRail, Holland Introduction: In its effort to modernize the railway system, ProRail has committed to understanding the intricate behaviors of railway infrastructure. Facing challenges with three critical 'hotspots' on a 4 km railway stretch, ProRail seeks to implement advanced monitoring [...]
Addressing Embankment Instability Near A Major Train Hub – Aarsleff Rail, Denmark
Addressing Embankment Instability Near A Major Train Hub - Aarsleff Rail, Denmark Introduction As part of a new maintenance strategy, an active approach has been taken to improve several Danish railway embankments. The goal is to improve the Danish rail infrastructure. A few embankments [...]
Improving Track Switch Durability – Sund & Bælt, Denmark
Improving Track Switch Durability - Sund & Bælt, Denmark Introduction Sund & Bælt has the ambition to develop digital solutions and services which can be applied to improve the quality and efficiency of their day-to-day operations and maintenance. To better understand the switch durability. [...]
Overcoming Rail Safety Challenges during Infrastructure Overhaul – PEAB, Sweden
Overcoming Rail Safety Challenges during Infrastructure Overhaul - PEAB, Sweden Introduction In Gothenburg, Sweden, one of the largest infrastructure projects in all of Sweden is being carried out. The project is known as Olskroken Planskilhet. Olskroken is somewhat of a nerve center when it [...]
Railway Expansion for Femern Connection – Aarsleff Rail, Denmark
Railway Expansion for Femern Connection - Aarsleff Rail, Denmark Henning Grønbæk from Aarsleff Rail explains how our solutions, TrackBed360, is used in his Masnedsund construction project. Introduction In Lolland, Denmark, the railway is getting prepared for heavy traffic caused by the construction of [...]
Monitoring Track Settlements on the Great Belt Bridge – Sund & Bælt Holding, Denmark
Monitoring Track Settlements on the Great Belt Bridge - Sund & Bælt Holding, Denmark Flemming from Sund & Bælt demonstrates how the trackbed360 solution is used to continuously monitor a part of the railway track on the Great Belt bridge. The video is in Danish and is [...]
Nyborg Station, Sund & Bælt Holding A/S (Denmark)
Challenge The embankment at Nyborg station is porous and unstable. Sund & Bælt is required to monitor this site by surveying the site frequently using special equipment. The Railmonitor system has been installed as a supplement. It supports these methods by monitoring even the slightest movements 24/7. Solution [...]
