Analysis Archives - Railway Technology

Q&A: understanding cybersecurity on metro networks with Cylus

As operators continue to invest in improved connectivity and passenger experience on their metro systems, they inevitably become more exposed to cybersecurity threats. Cylus CEO Amir Levintal explains why and...
Expanding rail freight in Europe: Future Rail Issue 84 is out now

In this issue: the key to expanding rail freight in Europe, how HS2 is being affected by coronavirus, improving cybersecurity on metro networks, and more.
The eye of the storm: boosting railway resilience in the UK

Winter 2020 saw a wave of storms batter the UK, flooding lines and villages and knocking out rail services all over the country. With more unpredictable weather forecast and more...
Safety on high-speed rail: preventing disaster at hundreds of miles per hour

Accidents on high-speed lines are much rarer compared to traditional networks, though two recent derailments in Europe show they’re not infallible. What can be learned from these derailments and how...
Will Amtrak ever break even?

US rail company Amtrak had a banner year in 2019, bringing the network closer than ever to the operational break-even point after decades of losses. Can the US’s foremost passenger...
FDI in a pandemic: How low will the inflows go?

The coronavirus crisis will undoubtedly have a major effect on foreign direct investment (FDI), but which sectors and regions are likely to bear the brunt?
Covid-19: could improving air quality at railway stations boost recovery?

Data analytics company EMSOL has been working with Network Rail to monitor air quality in train stations and come up with a strategy to bring down pollution around them. The...
HS2: what questions remain to be answered?

The UK Government has finally committed to moving ahead with the now vastly over-budget HS2 high-speed railway linking London to the north of England, but questions remain around delivery delays,...
Hong Kong protests: how has the MTR been affected?

Over the past few months, Hong Kong rioters have repeatedly targeted the city’s subway operator, the MTR. With the COVID-19 outbreak now predicted to cause a major drop in ridership,...
Introducing ‘Tomorrow’s Living Station’

Network Rail and Arup have collaborated on a report called ‘Tomorrow’s Living Station’, which envisages the railway station of the future as the beating heart of local business and community...