Feature articles in the latest issue of Railway Gazette International, the leading business journal for railway operators and suppliers, read in 140 countries. Subscribe to Railway Gazette International today.
Comment
- The changing face of freight
News
- Main Line
- Urban Rail
- Market
- Industry
- Innovations
- Pointers
Exhibition Report
- Rail meets logistics at Transport Logistic trade show in München
Analysis
- Examining Europe’s railway noise problem, pressure mounts to remodel New York Penn station, Sino-Thai rail projects creep forward
Track maintenance
- BCS5 joins the high output programme
Introduction of a seventh ‘factory train’ has completed the expansion of Network Rail’s high-output track renewals fleet, which is now responsible for the bulk of its track relaying and ballast cleaning work - In search of smart performance
Plasser & Theurer is developing its track machine range to enhance productivity and reduce environmental impact - Making tracks to Münster
More than 200 companies will be participating in the 27th IAF exhibition in Münster on May 30 to June 1 - Integration across disciplines
Vossloh will be displaying a range of infrastructure products and services at IAF 2017
Russia & Central Asia
- Upgrades and new lines support freight expansion plans
Despite some delays related to the country’s economic situation, Russian Railways continues to invest in upgrading and expansion projects, reports Toma Bacic - Sustaining a domestic industry
The Russian government has introduced a stimulus programme aimed at supporting its rolling stock supply industry through tough economic conditions - Kars – Tbilisi link nears completion
After many delays, the Kars – Tbilisi railway is on the point of completion, facilitating connections between Turkey and Central Asia
Depots & workshops
- Rethinking depot design
DB Engineering & Consulting assesses the evolution of rolling stock maintenance depots
In focus
- Making the most of the tourist market
With a new concession for long-distance passenger services due to start at the end of this year, Swiss Federal Railways is keen to build up business - Automation takes centre stage in metro upgrade programme
CBTC is to be installed on Lyon metro Line D while Line B will be converted from manual to driverless operation - Concept trains seek customers
Rolling stock suppliers showcase new products for the UK at Railtex show - Cruise trains set sail
Two more of Japan’s national railway operators are launching luxury cruise trains
Research & skills
- University launches rolling stock course in Poland, MTR Corp to support light rail in Jakarta
Forum
- People
- Dieter
- Sidetrack
- Diary
Viewpoint
- Ralf Jahncke, President & CEO of consultancy TransCare, says the rail freight sector must embrace a radical change in its approach to technology if it is to grow modal share
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