Germany: Deutschlandtakt vision shapes capacity planning
Development of a medium-term capacity utilisation strategy is a key building block that meets European requirements whilst supporting the roll-out of Germany’s planned national regular-interval timetable over the coming decades.
Comment: A shot across the bows
The controversy over Austrian open access operator Westbahn’s deployment of Chinese-built EMUs should give the European rail supply industry reason to reflect on its own competitiveness, argues our Executive Editor Nick Kingsley.
Japan: Shinkansen extensions under scrutiny amid cost and population pressures
Given its declining and less economically active population and the escalating costs of construction, Japan is investigating alternatives to continued expansion of its high speed network. Mike Bent considers the challenges and options.
India: Start-up develops advanced simulation tool to augment safety
Indian start-up SimDaaS Autonomy is using advanced simulation tools to develop hazard perception and scenario planning that could further improve safety on the country’s railways. Founder Dr Bharat Lohani explains its technology to Bharti Jain.
Japan: Shinkansen alternatives sought to enhance connectivity along the Honshu coast
Analysis carried out by the Niigata Prefecture for the connection of the Joetsu district into the Shinkansen network found mini-Shinkansen proposals as a favourable option, with either dual-gauging or regauging part of the existing network. Mike Bent investigates.
Data: AI can help railways ‘do boring better’
4AI Systems founder Derel Wust explains to Nick Kingsley how AI holds the key to determining train location, offering potential for a data-led approach to minimising the risk of overspeed and signal passed at danger incidents.
Telecoms: Australia needs to address GSM-R obsolescence
Japan: Part-privatised Tokyo Metro looks to grow internationally
Automation: Futurail sees autonomous trains within six years
Japan: Hokuriku Shinkansen extension to Osaka comes at a cost
Telecoms: South Korea to explore potential of 6G technology in rail
Japan: Delays and demographic dilemmas hinder Hokkaido Shinkansen ambition
Japan: Autonomous Operation offers flexibility with fewer staff
Comment: Demography is destiny
Freight: Rolling laboratory supports innovation
Europe: Franco-Italian Mont Cenis base tunnel project forges ahead
Research: AŽD Praha's autonomous train is on track
Australia: Untangling Sydney’s complex suburban network
Freight: A fresh approach to wagon bearing health
Australia: Melbourne’s Suburban Loop reaches lift-off
