a new dawn for egyptian rolling stock

A record-breaking deal could sell renewed success for Egypt's rail industry

public transport to ease loneliness

Untangling the many ways in which urban rail helps create a close-knit community

Effective emergency response in rail disasters

We analyse some of the most common barriers that might get in the way of a timely rail crisis response, and the most successful solutions 

who is exporting the best train technology?

The early years of train technology were dominated by Britain and later by the US. But is that still the case?

saving france's rural railways

In France, rural railways accounted for 2% of ridership but 15% of costs, while many services are being cut

lng by rail: Trump's new challenge

A new executive order could lead to LNG trains running across the US. But could it all end in disaster?

Rebuilding Cape Town's railways

Could a change in the South African Government breathe new life into Cape Town's struggling network?

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

making railways safer for workers

What are the current challenges being faced by rail maintenance workers and how can operators like Network Rail boost security?