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Women in rail: on track to diversity
What is the rail industry doing to bring more women into the field, and is it enough?
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Bringing railways into the virtual realm
How are rail simulation games made? And what impact are these simulators having on industry training procedures?
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A single European railway
Some of Europe’s political leaders aim to standardise rail services across the continent. We highlight the key milestones of the journey so far.
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Cracking down on metal theft
With cases of metal theft on the rise in the UK, how can the British Transport Police put a spanner in the works?
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Very light rail: innovation in practice
A first-of-its-kind project to develop a very light rail system in the UK is gaining pace.
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Around the world in funicular railways
From Lisbon’s iconic Gloria Funicular to the Duquesne Incline in Pittsburgh, we take a closer look at the history behind the world’s most famous funiculars.