CONTENTS

Special issue

Yearbook 2020

Timeline: the Eurostar turns 25

We take a look back at the history of the Eurostar high-speed railway, from its launch in 1988 to its 25th anniversary in 2019

Meeting freight demand in the US

We speak to consultancy Maine Pointe about the challenges facing North American carriers, shippers and investors

Expanding Chile’s rail network

The Chilean Government is investing over $5bn in one of the largest railway development plans in it history

Augmented reality in rail

We find out how augmented reality is being used to enhance passenger experiences and rail maintenance

Promoting equality in rail

Could a new EU-level agreement help promote the employment of more women in the rail industry?

The Bi-Oceanic railway

Will political and economic uncertainty create new obstacles for a major rail project linking Peru and Brazil?

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

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

Rail to the rescue

We investigate positive contributions to the Covid-19 relief effort from the rail industry

Maglev for the masses

We find out why magnetic levitation tech is attracting more investment in Japan and China

Bringing hydrogen to UK rail

We speak to the University of Birmingham’s Dr Stuart Hillmansen about the challenges involved with bringing hydrogen-powered trains to the rail network

China’s New Silk Road

After China-Europe freight train services experienced a peak in demand at the height of Covid-19, we explore the history and future of the New Silk Road

Legionella: curbing the spread

Investigating strategies to prevent the spread of Legionella bacteria on rail systems with testing and inspection organisation SOCOTEC

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