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Q&A: Expanding rail freight in Europe
We speak to the European Rail Freight Association’s (ERFA) Conor Feighan about why the continent’s freight network should be reformed
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Safety on high-speed rail
Following a Frecciarossa train derailment earlier this year, we ask whether high-speed rail operators are doing enough to ensure their routes are safe
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Will Amtrak break even?
After a strong financial performance in 2019, will barriers such as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic hinder Amtrak’s progress this year?
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A season of storms
After a stormy winter season in the UK, how can the railways improve their resilience to adverse weather?
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Legionella: curbing the spread
Investigating strategies to prevent the spread of Legionella bacteria on rail systems with testing and inspection organisation SOCOTEC
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Q&A: cybersecurity on metro networks
We speak to Cylus CEO and co-founder Amir Levintal about how improved connectivity on metro lines could create new cyber threats