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Thinking smart – new ticketing initiatives 24 November, 2011 New ticketing initiatives are helping passenger's move smoothly and seamlessly across international lines. Dr Gareth Evans finds out how paper tickets are becoming a thing of the past and how... > read more

Back to the future: Top trends in railway station design 07 November, 2011 Today's modern railway stations are giving commuters a glimpse of tomorrow's technology. Railway-technology looks at some of the most cutting-edge station concepts aiming to...

Hydrail – The Green Transport Solution We've All Been Waiting For? 21 June, 2011 The hydrail concept promises cleaner rail travel in the future thanks to a new breed of hydrogen-powered train. With Japan, the US, China and the EU all having announced research into...

Just the Ticket: Luxury Technology Aboard the Blue Train 11 May, 2011 Through technology, luxury trains are finding new ways to offer guests a fast-moving five-star hotel experience. Frances Cook finds out how South Africa's legendary Blue Train is wiring in to...

Silver Platter Rail 07 July, 2010 Expectations for luxury train travel have always been high, and this extends to the catering equipment. Frances Penwill-Cook finds out what chefs on some of the world's leading luxury rail...

Talking Transport Security Trends 25 January, 2010 An ever-increasing requirement for effective security systems across transportation networks is developing. Frances Penwill-Cook talks to ARINC's Andy Nicholson to find out what is proving vital...

Keeping Two Eyes on the Train 15 October, 2009 In recent years railway station monitoring has been providing benefits beyond a real-time view. Cynthia Challener looks at the innovations turning heads today in rail around the...

Travellers Turn to Social Networking 28 August, 2009 Can social media benefit road, rail and air networks? Frances Penwill-Cook investigates if a combined and integrated system providing real-time information to travellers is likely to emerge in...

Saving Lives on Rail 18 May, 2009 Automated external defibrillators are used by airlines and in airports to help save lives during sudden cardiac arrest. Frances Penwill-Cook looks at how, following some key deployments,...

China's Rail Boom: Opportunity or Threat? 06 February, 2009 China has responded to tough economic times by promising rail investment on an epic scale. However, as Neil Pulling suggests, it could be bad news for international equipment...

The Railway Name Game 21 January, 2009 Railway industry manufacturers have taken to distinctive product names in a big way. Neil Pulling looks at the development of brands in the international rail vehicle...

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