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Creating living transport hubs
We looked at the changing role of train stations, and the myriad of roles they satisfy in today's society
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Reaching out with rail apps
A round-up of the best railway apps making life easier for commuters and train enthusiasts
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The case for free transit
Professional fare dodgers tell us why public transport should be free, and how they are fighting the system
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Trouble for Japan's commuters
Tokyo's reputation for punctuality came under fire when a report painted a very different picture
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VR APPLICATIONS AT RAIL STATIONS
A new VR tool allows architects to test human behaviour at the very early stages of design
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Tracking cargo in the digital age
Digitalisation is a buzzword for rail freight operators looking to enhance their services
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Going further with drones
SigmaRail talks about using drones to survey Spanish rail routes and building a a digital corridor
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High-speed rail boosts Thailand's economy
The Thai cabinet approved a $7.2bn high-speed rail project in the Bangkok area