As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, railway companies and operators are increasingly relying on new digital solutions to optimise their resources. This was the theme of yesterday’s IRS webinar,...
The Covid-19 pandemic has had severe effects on the global rail network, affecting both passengers and operations both in the…
The UK’s Network Rail has committed to reducing emissions aligned with the Paris Agreement that seeks to limit global warming to 1.5°C. According to the…
China has developed a new high-speed train system for cross-border operations that will facilitate connectivity with other nations. The new high-speed system is designed to…
AECOM has secured a new contract from the Mass Transit Railway (MTR) to provide detailed planning and design consultancy services…
French infrastructure manager SNCF Réseau has selected three groups for the development of computer-controlled signal interlockings. The three selected groups…
Patriot Rail Company in the US has signed an agreement to acquire short line operator Salt Lake Garfield & Western…
The US has approved more than $291m in grants through the Federal-State Partnership for State of Good Repair programme to…
In a major boost to confidence in the construction industry in the UK amid the disruption caused by Covid-19, the government has advanced progress on the flagship High-Speed 2 (HS2)…
High Speed 2 (HS2) Ltd in the UK has unveiled revised designs for the Old Oak Common station in West London in its Schedule 17 submission. It revealed its plans…
Jingye Group, the Chinese steelmaker, has agreed in principle to buy British Steel out of liquidation for £70m. The deal could get through within a few days. Jingye has also…
The world of banking is poised for a step-change as many central banks ponder the introduction of a digital currency,...
Robert McNutt is the CTO of Forescout, a cybersecurity company that specialises in protecting the 'enterprise of things'.
Amazon has officially entered the wearable device market, with the launch of its new wellness service Amazon Halo, which combines "a suite of AI-powered health tools"...
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Rail travel boom is likely post-pandemic
International rail travel offers an alternative to flying and as the second wave of Covid-19 is encroaching, this form of land travel is likely to experience a boom post-pandemic. For…