FEATURES
08 Jul 2008 | Gautrain from dream to reality
SOUTH AFRICA: The Gautrain rapid rail link between Johannesburg and Tshwane is taking shape, with the first section on course to enter revenue service before the two cities host the 2010 football World Cup. More...
08 Jul 2008 | Carrying commuters in comfort
SOUTH AFRICA: Bombardier's proven Electrostar EMU family is being customised for South Africa, giving a powerful demonstration of modern high-quality rail services. More...
03 Jul 2008 | Customising ballastless track to suit different conditions
TRACK: Contractors can now choose from a variety of ballastless trackforms to suit the requirements of different projects ranging from urban tunnels to high speed lines. More...
01 Jul 2008 | Kei Rail revival will support regional development
SOUTH AFRICA The return of passenger and freight services on a 282 km branch line in Eastern Cape province is part of a balanced strategy; the railway is driving local economic development, which in turn generates enough traffic to keep the railway s More...
26 Jun 2008 | Dedicated Freight Corridors are close to launch
INDIA: Following the approval of a funding agreement with Japanese banks, the first contracts for construction of the country’s two high-capacity dedicated freight corridors are due to be awarded by October, reports Raghu Dayal More...
25 Jun 2008 | Essential renewals must pave the way for ambitious expansion strategy
GHANA: Two concessions are under negotiation for privately-funded extensions to open up the north of the country, but Ghana Railways Corp is struggling to operate its residual freight and passenger services. Refurbishment of the Accra - Tema line ref More...
24 Jun 2008 | Working towards a sustainable future
ENVIRONMENT: Despite growing concerns about climate change and energy efficiency, imbalances in the pricing of different transport modes continue to distort the market across Europe. But CER Chairman Aad Veenman sees signs of progress at last. More...
12 Jun 2008 | New locos confirm rail renaissance
MADAGASCAR: The arrival of five Chinese-built locomotives is a significant step in the revitalisation of the island's railways, which were in a parlous state just five years ago. State-owned Madagascar Northern railway Rncfm had just one operable lo More...
02 Jun 2008 | A long road to success
BRAKING: Eddy-current technology offers the potential for frictionless braking at high speeds, but despite successful experience in Germany, concerns over interference and electromagnetic compatibility have discouraged other railways from adopting th More...
29 May 2008 | Is it mission impossible?
Bangladesh is really a large city, and raill-based mass transport will be a necessity. But how should the railway develop its role when it has lost almost all its traffic to road? More...
