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March 8, 2024 | Europe

Forza Italia!

Italy’s rail markets are in fine form, with construction of major new lines underway and several different types of traction and rolling stock on order. Mark Simmons delves into the IRJ Pro database to review current projects, together with the latest fleet orders and relevant tenders.

October 16, 2023 | High-speed

Transforming Poland’s public transport network

Combining air, rail and road transport, Poland’s Central Communication Port (CPK) will change how passengers travel around the eastern European country. As CPK CEO, Mikołaj Wild, explains to David Burroughs, it is also implementing new ways of managing major infrastructure projects.

April 5, 2023 | High-speed

Iryo launches high-speed services from Madrid to Seville and Málaga

Renfe will introduce low-cost Avlo services on these routes on June 1.

January 19, 2023 | Europe

Spain reaps the benefits of liberalisation

Spain possesses Europe’s largest high-speed network and is the first country in which three operators are competing head-to-head on a single high-speed line. Kevin Smith reflects on recent developments and insight from the Rail Live event in Málaga held at the end of November.

January 17, 2022 | High-speed

Virtual reality to help maintain HS2 reliability

Digital twin of new railway will help reduce maintenance costs.

August 25, 2021 | High-speed

High-speed train interiors could be adapted to attract air passengers - Siemens

Business class-style interiors could be offered in Velaro high-speed trains to combat air travel.

June 11, 2021 | High-speed

Feasibility study launched into Ukraine high-speed railway

Ukrainian Railways is working with FS on study into high-speed as Ukraine aims to connect Kiev with other European capitals.

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