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September 12, 2022 | Christoph Held

Proper preparation can accelerate the vehicle authorisation process

TÜV Nord technical manager for railway vehicle projects, Christoph Held, explains how manufacturers can accelerate the rolling stock approval process by means of good preparation and management.

September 1, 2022 | Kevin Smith

Cross-industry collaboration can deliver improved performance

IRJ editor-in-chief, Kevin Smith reasons that improving cross-industry collaboration should create a climate for open data sharing, even between industrial competitors.

More than common sense

Sponsored: RSSB outlines the importance of providing skills training for non-technical skills to maintain high levels of safety on the railway

August 1, 2022 | Kevin Smith

Is the African infrastructure investment landscape changing?

IRJ editor-in-chief, Kevin Smith, assesses the wider implications of a recent concession contract for the Lobito corridor in Angola and China’s future role in African railway infrastructure.

July 21, 2022 | Sudhanshu Mani

Indian rolling stock production must rise above the Vande Bharat hype

The programme to develop a domestically-produced inter-city EMU for Indian Railways is in danger of losing focus as specifications are inflated, says Sudhanshu Mani.*

July 1, 2022 | Kevin Smith

Railway researchers urged to make an impact

IRJ's editor in chief, Kevin Smith, reflects on the prevailing message from the World Congress on Railway Research held in Birmingham last month.

June 13, 2022 | Bernard-Roman

Still much to be done if competition is to deliver

The opening up of the French passenger market to competition offers benefits for both passengers and operators, but there is still much to be done to ensure success, as the president of rail regulator ART, Bernard Roman, explains.

June 1, 2022 | David Briginshaw

Looking back on 40 years at IRJ

This month marks the 40th anniversary since my name first appeared on the IRJ masthead. What an experience and a privilege it has been to have a window seat to the momentous changes which have taken place in the railway industry as well as politically and in the way this magazine is produced.

May 1, 2022 | Kevin Smith

Economic challenges present stark choices for rail

IRJ editor-in-chief Kevin Smith reflects on the possible impact of the rising cost of energy on the global rail sector.

April 1, 2022 | Kevin Smith

Rail unites in response to Ukrainian crisis

Kevin Smith assesses the railway sector's response to the war in Ukraine and the damage the conflict has inflicted on Russia's standing in the global railway community.

March 14, 2022 | Hee Sueng Na

Covid-19 crisis a stepping-stone for Korail

Hee Seung Na, president & CEO of Korail, explains how the Korean national operator responded to the pandemic and its plans to achieve carbon neutrality.

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