All articles by Ilaria Grasso Macola

What are the UK Government’s rail policy priorities?

Taking place on 5 November – the second day of the Railway Industry Association’s annual conference, the ‘Government’s priorities for…
Will a new President put US Rail on track? Reaction from around the railway industry

Presidential candidate Joe Biden is set to become America’s 46th president, after winning the 2020 elections against President Donald Trump.…
Q&A: onboard Virgin Hyperloop with the first test passengers

US company Virgin Hyperloop made the headlines on Sunday when it conducted the first passenger test for its hyperloop system…
Debate: should railway tax be axed?

Adele Berti: Railway taxes are counter-productive and a smack in the face for sustainability It’s supposed to be a fairly…
A 30-year plan for UK rolling stock: lessons from the RIA

One of the first panels to be held at the Railway Industry Association's annual conference, the ‘Do we need a…

Transport for London to receive £1.7bn bailout amid political tensions

The UK Government and the Mayor of London have reached an agreement for a £1.7bn bailout to keep Transport for…
Optimising rail resources in uncertain times: lessons from IRS webinar

The Covid-19 pandemic has had severe effects on the global rail network, affecting both passengers and operations both in the…
RMT accuses UK Government of double standards over TfL funding

The National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers (RMT) has accused the UK Government of offering London transport operator…
What has Trump done for the US rail industry?

During his 2016 campaign, Donald Trump announced large investments in the field of infrastructure and transportation, going as far as…
A digital nudge for social distancing on trains: lessons from the IRS webinar

The challenges faced by transport providers – caught between the need to enhance social distancing measures and going back to…

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