Q&A: a day in the life of an Amey railway graduate
The railway industry is facing an ageing workforce and has been criticised for a lack of diversity. It is trying to make itself more appealing to young talent by offering...
Analysis
Boosting railway digitalisation: topics covered from UNIFE event
UNIFE hosted an online event titled “Boosting railway digitalisation thanks to EU Research and Innovation”...
Q&A: National Rail and the wider issue of accessibility in rail
When Prince Philip died, National Rail set its website to greyscale as a mark of respect, but some users had...
Q&A: Preparing for post-pandemic rail customers
Keeping the rail sector connected is paramount to the industry’s success as it shifts towards a post-pandemic world. NewTerritory and...
Q&A: Reducing the rail skills gap with Protech Training Academy
Attracting new employees to work in the rail sector is of growing importance due to an ageing workforce, meaning established...
The future of train traveller behaviour: Lessons from Rail Tec Europe
Rail Tec Europe 2021 provided a platform for experts, industry professionals and companies from around the globe to discuss various topics within the rail industry. The event showcased numerous seminars,…
Q&A: London Underground’s connection refresh with Thales
Communication across the 250 miles of London Underground’s track is essential to those working in the rail sector to ensure safety and lack of disruption for passengers, and to run…
Timeline: tracing the evolution of hyperloop rail technology
When Virgin Hyperloop chief technology officer and co-founder Josh Giegel and director of passenger experience Sara Luchian stepped onto the company’s custom-built pod for the first time, they knew they…
Thales presents digital rail solutions: Innovation in rail transport
Thales vice president and chief technical officer, ground transportation systems Amaury Jourdan hosted the conference on 22 March and discussed numerous topics surrounding the digitalisation of the rail industry. The…
Intensive care: how the ESA is using space tech to build an ICU train
The concept of hospital trains – mobile care units equipped to respond to health emergencies at short notice – may have its roots in the Crimean War. Trains built to…
Reviving the Porto-Lisbon high-speed rail link
“Why the Porto – Lisbon line? Because this is the train line that changes the face of the country. It is a revolution in the structure of the territory and…
