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A Summer of Strain: An Olympic Task for Rail Infrastructure When London opens its arms, train platforms and carriages to the millions of spectators for the Olympics, will it be ready? Liam Stoker catches up with the capital's transport plans and...
All Aboard for Light Rail Lower emissions and relatively inexpensive operation is making light rail an attractive option for many cities. Chris Lo investigates the advantages and challenges of light rail networks,...
Running to Time – Integrated Rail Freight Scheduling Scheduling rail freight requires highly detailed planning, all of which is liable to delays. Dutch-based freight planning specialist Quintiq, however, has come up with a system to...
How Japan’s Rail Network Survived the Earthquake The earthquake and tsunami that devastated Japan in March 2011 threw the country's rail network into complete chaos. Elisabeth Fischer finds out how one of the world's most advanced railway...
Crossing Borders: Rail Travel Within the EU Historically the unique geo-political landscape of Europe forced many national railways to develop in isolation. The lack of interoperability has left a lasting legacy, but as Phil Thane finds...
Raising the Alarm on Cable Theft Trackside cable theft is a growing issue both in the UK and internationally. Dr Gareth Evans reports on a growing issue and examines the technology touted to stop operators, networks and...
A Winter of Discontent: Ice on the Tracks Heavy snowfalls across Europe have become common place in recent years, often grinding rail services to a halt. Liam Stoker uncovers the cause of train delays in the UK and looks for some...
Current Developments in UK Rail: An Electrifying Future The coalition government recently announced new investment in the UK rail network. Here, we look at the benefits that investment in widespread electrification of the railways could...
HVAC On Track: Controlling Onboard Temperatures Efficient temperature regulation is becoming a necessity in the face of strong competition and overcrowded carriages. Chris Lo looks into the standards and developments of the rail HVAC...
Effects of the Floods: Pakistan Responds The ongoing flood crisis in Pakistan continues to disrupt the everyday lives of 17 million people. Liam Stoker investigates efforts to ease the catastrophe and discovers what can be expected in...
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