All articles by Peter Nilson

Peter Nilson

@NilsonMuntz

Peter Nilson is the editor of Future Rail, Airport Industry Review, and Ship Technology Global. He was previously the editor of the Just Food and Just Drinks digital magazines. He enjoys long walks on the beach and talking about the weather.

Portchester Equity acquires Yellow Rail

Portchester Equity has broadened its UK rail portfolio by acquiring UK-based rail engineering service company Yellow Rail. Financial details of…
How can the UK catch up with its rail decarbonisation targets?

The UK Government is failing to meet its own targets to decarbonise rail in the country, according to a new…
The 10 fastest high-speed trains in the world

The 10 Fastest High-Speed Trains in the World High-speed railways combine both speed and efficiency. From the Shinkansen bullet train…
The decline of the privatised model? Future Rail 102 is out now!

Future Rail issue 102 is out now, available to read for free on all devices. In the UK this month,…
Extreme weather: learning lessons from a heatwave

In Europe last summer, we experienced an extreme heatwave with temperatures in the UK hitting over 41 degrees Celsius, and…

TfW confirms client agreement with GCRE

Transport for Wales (TfW) has signed heads of terms to become a major commercial client of the Global Centre of…
Rail safety: on track for approval

The safety level of rail transport is relatively high compared to other types of transport, thanks to numerous safety precautions…
BMD acquires consultancy firm TUSP

Australia’s largest privately owned civil contractor, BMD, has acquired UK-based international consultancy company TUSP. Financial details of the agreement have…
Heathrow Express launches accessibility charter

Heathrow Express has partnered with one of the UK's leading wheelchair basketball teams, London Titans, and launched a new ‘Heathrow…
Seatfrog secures £6m investment

Rail ticketing app Seatfrog has secured £6m in a growth funding round to accelerate its expansion in Europe. The UK-headquartered…