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February 15, 2023 | Freight

RCG remains upbeat as challenges mount

The list of challenges that the European rail freight sector faces is a long one. But the introduction of new processes, optimised freight flows and the promised benefits of DAC signal a potential light at the end of the tunnel, as Rail Cargo Group CEO Clemens Först explains to David Burroughs.

February 13, 2023 | Passenger

Split-frame bogies overcome the break of gauge

New Golden Pass Express trains operating between Interlaken and Montreux in Switzerland ride on split-frame bogies that enable a seamless change from standard to metre gauge. Christoph Gyr of Swiss engineering consultancy Prose explains how this innovative technology was developed.

February 10, 2023 | Technology

Rail’s digital vulnerabilities worry cyber experts

As the rail environment becomes ever more digitalised, it is also becoming more vulnerable to cyber attacks that can range from efforts to steal data to malicious acts to disrupt operations. But rail’s ability to deal with these threats is concerning experts, as David Burroughs reports.

January 31, 2023 | Infrastructure

A new frontier for railway testing in Singapore

Singapore’s Land Transport Authority is building a new dedicated railway testing and research facility. Kevin Smith visited the construction site to find out more.

January 30, 2023 | Infrastructure

Building a Global Centre of Rail Excellence

A testing and innovation centre that aims to provide a showcase for Britain’s rail industry and create the country’s first net-zero railway is now under construction in South Wales. Robert Preston spoke to Global Centre of Rail Excellence chief executive, Simon Jones.

January 27, 2023 | Africa

Open access - a rail revolution in South Africa?

South Africa’s policy to open up its rail freight network to third-party operators has had a troubled start. It is yet to be seen whether it will result in a rail revolution or the death of what was once an thriving industry sector, as Phillippa Dean reports.

January 26, 2023 | Africa

Projects to watch in 2023 - Africa

IRJ’s editorial team profiles the rail projects to watch in Africa over the next 12 months.

January 25, 2023 | Australia/NZ

Australian rail industry sees boom times ahead

With a pipeline of work worth $A 154bn stretching over the next 15 years, Australia’s rail industry is in confident mood. Tony Duboudin spoke to Australasian Railway Association CEO Caroline Wilkie.

January 24, 2023 | Australia/NZ

IRJ projects to watch in 2023 - Australia and New Zealand

IRJ’s editorial team profiles the rail projects to watch in Australia and New Zealand over the next 12 months.

January 23, 2023 | Europe

New year, same challenges for German rail

Germany’s railways face an uncertain future in 2023. On one hand new lines and new technology will modernise operations, but the lingering impacts of the Covid-19 pandemic, inflation and the war in Ukraine present uncertainties, as regional editor Keith Fender explains.

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