Projects - Page 1

Colombia's Rail Alternative to the Panama Canal 14 April, 2011 Is China's offer to build a rail alternative to the Panama Canal mere fancy or a chance not to be missed? Elisabeth Fischer spoke to South American rail specialist Henry Posner III to find...

New Tracks: International Emerging Railways 23 March, 2011 Developing countries across the world are investing in significant new rail projects. Frances Cook finds out how a few ambitious projects are relieving congestion, connecting trade centres...

Green Stations: Signalling the Future 07 January, 2011 A new generation of eco-friendly train stations are laying down solid tracks for a sustainable future. With sustainable transport higher on the agenda then ever, Frances Cook looks at a...

Making Tracks: A New Era for US Freight 15 December, 2010 The US has signalled the start of major improvements to rail freight in the country. Sarah Blackman finds how billion-dollar projects like the Crescent Corridor will help boost the...

Top Ten Record-Breaking Stations 08 February, 2010 More than just a platform and tracks, rail stations are often the centrepiece of a nation's transport infrastructure. We look at ten of the world's record...

Dubai's Underground Antics 01 September, 2009 Dubai's ambitious fully automated metro network is rapidly approaching completion. Tunnels & Tunnelling International takes an exclusive look at the construction of Dubai Metro's underground...

French Connection 29 May, 2009 Demand continues to escalate at the ever-growing Paris Charles de Gaulle International Airport. Local and airport authorities have developed a strong focus on rail to enhance connectivity, as...

An Electric Dream 26 February, 2009 Despite a worsening financial crisis, the UK Government is electrifying a large proportion of the country's railways. Neil Pulling examines why the issue is still up for...

Sydney Goes off the Rails 18 February, 2009 It has long been recognised by Sydney's population that the city is fast outgrowing its limited rail infrastructure. Following the news that a number of high profile rail projects have...

Rail Expansion: Scotland Shows How It's Done 06 January, 2009 Scotland has been deciding its own transport policy since 1999 and its actions have put the rest of the UK to shame. Reopened railway lines, smart stations and a tramway for Edinburgh are all...