Research: AŽD Praha's autonomous train is on track
Following successful passenger carrying trials with its prototype autonomous train on the Kopidlnka line, AŽD Praha is looking to optimise the technology for commercial operations to start in 2029. Chris Jackson reports from Dětenice.
Australia: Untangling Sydney’s complex suburban network
Sydney Trains is managing a long-term fleet renewal programme while deploying ETCS and reshaping its network to complement the expansion of the city’s metro. Chief Executive Matt Longland outlines to Benjámin Zelki how these competing priorities are being delivered.
Freight: A fresh approach to wagon bearing health
Flats on wagon wheelsets continue to pose a derailment risk to railways around the world. Technology company Trilogical believes its novel approach to monitoring vibration could offer more reliable insights into wheelset condition.
Australia: Melbourne’s Suburban Loop reaches lift-off
Melbourne’s Suburban Rail Loop is ultimately expected to add 90 km of 1 435 mm gauge automated rail service to the city’s rail mix, but project promoter SRLA is currently focusing on delivering the first 26 km section. Benjámin Zelki reports.
Interview: ‘We are waking Merseyrail up’
As its 25-year agreement to run electric suburban services around Liverpool nears its end, Merseyrail has become a model for how local control of rail operations can bring tangible benefits to the community, as its Managing Director Neil Grabham explains to Nick Kingsley.
Innovation: Testing and revenue service trials mark Digital Automatic Coupling progress
Digital Automatic Couplings are expected to transform the prospects for European rail freight, with fundamental changes to both technology and operations, but introduction can only be achieved step by step. Testing and revenue service trials are now underway, preparing the path to a widespread roll-out.
Australia: Melbourne’s Metro Tunnel poised to reshape city connectivity
Comment: Tensions around Swiss tunnel regulation reflect SERA challenge
Baltic States: Co-operation and competition drive network development
Rolling Stock: Insulation delivers energy savings
Infrastructure: Scour monitoring helps to bridge the gap
Infrastructure: Embracing nature can enhance rail’s soft resilience
Baltic States: Tight timeline sparks Rail Baltica rethink
Infrastructure: Composite sleepers make a comeback
Finland: Standard gauge rail links are on the agenda
Comment: To merge or not to merge
Poland: Mountain link reopening reflects regional resurgence
Belgium: A 10-year learning journey in ETCS deployment
Freight: FS accelerates push into European logistics
Poland: Urban prosperity drives rail investment
