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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 to 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.

March 9, 2022 | Rupa Nandy

Growing momentum for public transport in India

Following a substantial outlay in India’s 2022 Union Budget, Rupa Nandy, head of UITP India, argues that India is finally realising the importance of public transport investment to growing and sustaining urban economies. Nandy also highlights various innovations helping to improve metro performance and sustainability across the country.

March 1, 2022 | Kevin Smith

Time to turn words into deeds

The European Year of Rail officially closed during a ceremony at the European Railway Summit, hosted by French National Railways (SNCF), in Paris on February 21.

February 1, 2022 | Kevin Smith

Mainline ATO a huge opportunity if railways can get it right

IRJ editor-in-chief Kevin Smith reflects on progress and the challenges facing widespread deployment of autonomous operation on the main line.

January 14, 2022 | Shin-Kaneko

JR Central’s “flexible mindset” key to Covid recovery

Shin Kaneko, president of JR Central emphasises the companies "flexible mindset" which is key to the Covid recovery.

January 1, 2022 | Kevin Smith

Short-term uncertainty signals long-term changes for railways

The global railway industry enters 2022 facing another period of uncertainty, as restrictions on travel are reinstated.

December 16, 2021 | Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana

Asia-Pacific needs a new transport agenda to deliver sustainable development

The UN's Armida Salsiah Alisjahbana outlines the path for recovery from Covid-19 for the transport sector in the Asia-Pacific region.

December 1, 2021 | Kevin Smith

Quick wins essential to achieve modal shift

While big government investment is prompting railway revivals in some areas, Kevin Smith argues that smaller “quick wins” can still result in modal shift.

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