Editorial Contributor - Railway Technology

UK Rail – Who Pays?
Since 1993, the world has watched the UK, waiting to see how it balances privatisation with public funding for rail.

North America Drives the Light Rail Boom
Throughout the US light rail is fighting congestion and isolation as it joins communities with the rest of the rat race.

Spain's Great Rail Race
Spain is waking up to a future of fast travel with a new high-speed rail network, due to come online later this year.

Japanese Bullet Trains – 40 Years at the Forefront
For 40 years Japanese bullet trains have stood above all other high-speed counterparts.

Biting the British Bullet
Cost, debate and technology have worked together to delay high-speed progress in Britain.

Freight – No Longer a High-Speed Poor Relation
Passengers are not the only ones eagerly awaiting the Eurostar's new connection from St Pancras.

Gold Medal Services
London may still be a way off from being in the grip of Olympic fever, but change is still happening, and fast.

Next Stop 2008
Howard Johnston reflects on the past record-breaking year in the rail industry and how it has set the pace for 2008.

UK Rail Planning – the Next 30 Years
A new White Paper has assessed and planned the future of Britain's railway infrastructure.

Does Europe Have the Stamina for Change?
Billions may need to be invested in rail to persuade European travellers to meet world environmental targets.

New York Rail: Rising from the Ashes
Howard Johnston takes a look at New York's rail revival following the atrocities of 9/11.

Euro Policy: Balancing the Rail Budget
European transport policy is decided in Brussels, but is this taken into account when making changes and upgrades?

UK Rail Investment: The Cash Flow Crisis
The UK railway network is seizing up because it is being overworked, but the investment simply isn't coming through.