Two great issues from IRJ

IRJ March 2012

Italy: IRJ reports on the major reforms of Italian railways proposed by Italy's new government, FS' long-term investment plans, and how FS is facing up to the imminent launch of NTV, the world's first private high-speed train operator.

Track: We examine how one of Europe's leading railways has reduced track costs over a sustained period, and we report on a new design of high-axleload switch for heavy-haul railways.

Wheelsets & bogies: IRJ looks at the latest innovations in wheelset and bogie design.

Extra distribution:

The Future of Rail Freight in Europe, Berlin, Germany, March 12

The Future of European Rail, Berlin, Germany, March 13-14

Expo Ferroviaria, Turin, Italy, March 27-29

Closing date for the March issue is February 13 2012

Ad copy date: February 15 2012

Middle East: The Arabian peninsula is a hotbed of railway projects. IRJ reports from the region on the major schemes underway and planned.

Signalling & telecoms: We look at the latest developments in ERTMS ahead of the UIC’s ERTMS Congress in Stockholm.

Measuring & testing: The ability to accurately measure and test the performance of railway assets is helping to reduce life cycle costs and improve reliability. IRJ looks at the innovations now emerging in this dynamic sector.

Extra distribution:

UIC ERTMS Congress, Stockholm, Sweden, April 24-26

Exporail India, New Delhi, India, April 25-27

CRTS China Rail Transit Exhibition, Beijing, China, April 26-28

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