Future Rail Issue 39 | July 2016

Hyperloop Transportation Technologies is pursuing testing and exploration of this new – and as yet theorectical – technology, with plans to build a local hyperloop system in Slovakia. We ask, why Slovakia?

Elsewhere, as public outcry has put plans to disband the British Transport Police’s sexual offences unit on hiatus, we look into best practice in monitoring passenger safety.

Plus, we catch up with the Lyon-Turin high-speed rail project which has gained approval despite protests, review Scotland’s strategy to find new markets for rail freight, hear about Chiltern Railways efforts to build track-side wildlife habitats, get a glimpse of New York’s World Trade Centre Transportation Hub, Oculus and more.

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In this issue

Controversy at the heart of Europe
A high-speed Lyon to Turin rail line moved a step closer to reality after receiving authorisation for funding of the initial stages of construction. We look at the issues surrounding the project delivery.
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Hyperloop’s new home
Hyperloop Transportation Technologies has signed an agreement with Slovakia for a local hyperloop system. We find out about this highly ambitious project.
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At home on the tracks
Chiltern Railways’ new Oxford to London service not only includes extensive track work but also making several kilometres of new wildlife habitats along the rail sidings.
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Delivering the goods
Scotland is aiming to improve its lagging rail freight industry with a new strategy to boost competition and secure new markets.
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Inside New York’s transport hub
Get a glimpse at New York City’s spectacular World Trade Centre Transportation Hub – the oculus – which has partly opened to passengers. We take a look at the station design.
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Tackling sexual offences on transport
The British Transport Police has suspended its decision to disband its sexual offences unit until further notice. We ask how sexual offences on public transport can best be investigated and prevented.
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Next issue preview

A landmark report by HS1 chief executive Nicola Shaw recommends decentralisation and greater devolution for the UK’s regional rail services, supported by independent regulation. With mechanisms to expand private financing also high on the agenda, we gain insight into the impact of this report.

Around the world, we hear the latest developments in Queensland’s Cross River Rail project, find out how Germany’s Schleswig- Holstein state is using renewable hydrail to electrify its network, speak to Bombardier about its extensive presence in the Indian market, and discover what steps Rio de Janiero is taking to ensure a smooth service during the 2016 Olympic Games.

Plus, we find out how open data and new travel apps are changing rail travel for passengers in London.

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