Certified rail noise barriers for rail environments. Reduce community impact with durable, low-maintenance acoustic barriers that install fast and last up to 40 years.
Air is a modular acoustic barrier system for rail projects where noise reduction, safety and programme certainty are critical. Built from 99% recycled polymers and tested to BS EN standards, it's engineered to control trackside noise and support infrastructure noise control while keeping installation straightforward and efficient.
Panels slot together for rapid assembly with minimal disruption to rail possessions. The durable surface resists weathering, impact and graffiti, reducing maintenance over the asset life and ensuring consistent long-term performance.
Rail corridors leave little room for slow installation. Air's modular cassettes help teams plan barrier works around possessions, safer handling and predictable handover.
Repeatable cassettes keep install activity predictable when access windows are short and handback is fixed.
Coordinate post centres, lifting zones and delivery order before the possession begins.
Move modular cassettes to the work front in the sequence they will be installed.
Install quick-slot panels without trimming or drilling during the access window.
Check alignment, joints and acoustic continuity before returning the asset to operation.
Protect nearby communities, meet regulations and keep programmes moving. Air cuts trackside noise, installs quickly during possessions and delivers performance that lasts.
Busy lines and station approaches can disturb homes, schools and public spaces next to the railway.
Managing noise reduces complaints and helps projects progress without costly setbacks.
Modular panels slot together quickly within possession windows, providing effective noise control with minimal disruption.
Better journeys and happier neighbours, plus durable infrastructure designed for decades of service.
For rail teams, the practical gains are installation that fits possessions, tested acoustic data, long design life and lower corridor disruption.
Quick slot panels enable fast builds within possessions, reducing disruption and plant requirements.
Independently tested to BS EN 1793 / 1794 for proven absorption and insulation in rail environments.
Weather, chemical and impact resistant surface engineered for a service life of up to 40 years.
Recycled PVC housings with mineral wool infill help rail schemes lower whole-life carbon impact.
Configurable heights, returns and curves to suit complex trackside geometry and station approaches.
Clean, consistent lines that integrate well along rail corridors and reduce visual impact for neighbours.
Timber barriers typically require replacement on a roughly 10-year cycle. Air is designed for up to 40 years of service, reducing return visits, disruption, waste and whole-life cost.
Air is specified once for the full 40-year design horizon. Timber typically returns to site every decade.
Fewer closures, fewer deliveries and fewer work windows reduce disruption to communities and operations.
Durability and modular cassette replacement reduce the material churn associated with repeated barrier renewal.
BS EN acoustic values and UKCA-ready documentation help project teams defend the whole-life choice.
Air is engineered for proven acoustic performance and long-term durability. Each cassette is built with recycled PVC housings and delivers a 40-year design life. The Absorptive variant incorporates a natural mineral-wool core for enhanced sound absorption, while the Reflective variant delivers high airborne insulation through a solid cassette structure. Tested to BS EN 1793-1 and -2, Air achieves DLα = 8 dB (sound absorption) and DLR = 28–29 dB (airborne insulation). The quick-slot cassette system enables rapid installation with minimal plant use, improving on-site safety and efficiency.
Air is designed for resilience and sustainability. The cassettes are weather-resistant, non-corrosive and maintenance-free, performing reliably in demanding environments. At end of life, the mineral wool and PVC can be separated, with the PVC granulated for reuse in new cassettes - supporting zero waste to landfill. Verified to BS EN 1793 / 1794, Air delivers a dependable, low-impact acoustic barrier for highways, rail, utilities and industrial projects.
Superior noise reduction
Recycled PVC housings
40-year design life
Quick-slot cassette system
Weather and corrosion resistant
BSI-verified / UKCA-ready certification
Certified sound absorption to BS EN 1793-1, with airborne insulation of DLR 28-29 dB to BS EN 1793-2.
Weather-resistant, non-corrosive cassettes designed to reduce maintenance and replacement cycles.
Recovered polymer housings support lower-impact infrastructure and end-of-life material recovery.
A simple promise: materials stay in use. From the very first extrusion to decades of reliable service, every Air barrier is designed to deliver both acoustic performance and long-term sustainability. The system minimises waste during manufacture, uses up to 99% recycled PVC, and is supported by a circular end-of-life programme that ensures each component is recovered, reprocessed and made ready for its next installation. This commitment to performance and reuse supports lower-waste noise control infrastructure.
Explore the most common questions on Air for rail projects, if you need project-specific guidance, don't hesitate to contact our expert team.
Certified to BS EN 1793: DLα = 8 dB absorption, DLR = 28–29 dB insulation. On-site performance depends on barrier height, alignment, and trackside conditions.
Absorptive reduces reflected noise; Reflective deflects sound. Choice depends on track geometry and nearby receptors.
Modular quick slot panels install rapidly within possession windows. Actual rates depend on access, rail safety protocols, and shift duration.
Configurable to scheme requirements. Posts and centres are designed project-specifically for rail loading conditions.
Project-specific, depending on ground conditions, loading, and proximity to tracks or buried services.
Designed for ~40-year service life with stable acoustic performance and low maintenance.
Yes. Resistant to rot, weathering, salt spray and rail-related contaminants such as brake dust.
Yes. Suitable for compound screening and temporary phases during possessions with appropriate foundations.
Standard finishes are Brown and Green. Alternative finishes can be provided for rail environments if specified.
Yes. Acoustic modelling, option comparisons and installation guidance tailored to rail project teams.
From major highways and busy rail networks to energy facilities and industrial sites, Air performs wherever noise affects people and places. Each environment presents unique challenges: meeting planning conditions, achieving compliance, advancing sustainability goals, and improving community well-being. With certified acoustic performance, responsibly sourced recycled materials, and a 40-year design life, Air delivers dependable, sector-wide solutions.
Explore the applications below to see how Air helps infrastructure projects combine performance, responsibility, and long-term value.
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