Explained: the end of the rail franchising system in the UK
The UK Government has announced on 21 September its plan to end the UK rail franchising system, 24 years after…
21 Sep 2020
Green retrofitting: cleaning up diesel rolling stock
Despite being originally presented as a greener fuel, the hugely detrimental environmental impact of diesel is now well known. Burning the fuel releases carbon emissions and nitrogen oxide, which is…
16 Sep 2020
Q&A: using satellite navigation to revolutionise Brazil’s railway network with Inmarsat
In the next few years, satellite navigation systems are set to become the norm in the world of railways. The EU, for example, is developing projects such as STARS, which…
15 Sep 2020
Open for business: the latest issue of Future Rail is out now
Future Rail is back for another issue packed with technology news and industry analysis. In this issue, we ask about the challenges and milestones behind Switzerland’s enormous New Rail Link…
09 Sep 2020
From the experts: the future of the UK’s transport system is still “uncertain”
The UK transport system has been hit hard by the Covid-19 pandemic. Due to the measures implemented by the UK Government to stop the spread of the virus, railways and…
08 Sep 2020
A level crossing: should Scotland be on the HS2 railway line?
After receiving government approval in 1996, operational high-speed rail became a reality in the UK in 2003. Originally known as the Channel Tunnel Rail Link, High Speed 1 (HS1) has…
07 Sep 2020
In photos: five of Europe’s most scenic railway journeys
People usually consider train rides a necessity, to be used either for travelling or work. What most of them don’t know is that Europe has some of the most beautiful…