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Rail industry experts provide their view on topics affecting the sector.
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International Railway Summit: Military Mobility – Is Europe's Railway Prepared?
At the 14th International Railway Summit, industry figureheads gathered to discuss some of the critical gaps in Europe's wartime preparation…
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International Railway Summit: Great British Railways, Privatisation & Integration
At the 14th International Rail Summit, industry leaders came together to discuss the impending formation of Great British Railways.
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Great British Railways Urged to Draw Lessons from British Rail
In a new report, senior figures with experience of British Rail shared lessons that could help shape the future of Great British Railways.
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What Has Changed Since South Western Railway Entered Public Ownership?
What has changed since South Western Railway entered public ownership one year ago? New trains, capacity improvements, and ongoing delays.
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California High-Speed Rail CEO Provides Project Update at USHSR Conference
Ian Choudri, CEO of the California High-Speed Rail Authority, provided a project update at the USHSR Conference.
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Does the US Need a Nationwide High-Speed Rail Plan?
The USHSR Conference emphasised aligning political will and governance into a coherent national effort to deliver US high-speed rail.
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Alto Provides Update on Canada's High-Speed Rail Programme at USHSR Conference
The USHSR Conference provided an update on Alto's development, with the construction of Canada's high-speed rail line to begin from 2029.
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US High Speed Rail Conference Gets Underway in Washington D.C.
At the opening of the US High Speed Rail Conference, industry professionals promoted a long-term vision for a nationwide rail network.
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Northern Powerhouse Rail: Economic Boosts, Timelines & Lessons Learnt from HS2
An oral evidence session examined how government plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail aim to supercharge economic growth across the region.
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Why Lightweight Interiors Matter Across Modern Rail
Lightweight train interiors are key to improving rail efficiency and reducing energy use, costs and infrastructure wear.
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All Aboard: The Future of Australia's Rail Network
From freight to High Speed Rail; Australia is investing in a range of projects to improve & increase rail activity across the country.
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HS2 Simplification Plans Raise Questions Over Speed Cuts
The rail industry reacts as HS2 plans to explore simplification measures, including potential speed reductions to cut costs and delays.
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What’s Next for the Office of Rail & Road?
The Office of Rail & Road is set to have its regulatory powers reduced as a result of the birth of Great British Railways.
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Key Technology Trends Transforming Rail Infrastructure in 2026
Technology trends continue to transform rail infrastructure, including digital signalling, predictive maintenance and connected systems.
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How Drones Are Transforming Railway Incident Response
Drones are becoming an important tool, helping railway engineers inspect infrastructure, respond to incidents and keep trains running safely…
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Austin Voted for 22 Miles of Light Rail — So Why Does the Project Span Only 9.8?
Austin’s light rail project includes just 9.8 of the 22 miles voted on, showing how major transit projects often require a phased approach.
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Evolving Infrastructure: Trends Defining the Next Era of Digital Transformation
Group Engineering Director at Telent Mick Mohan discusses the trends defining the impending era of digital transformation.
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Great British Railways: Reform at Last, or Uncertainty by Design?
Accountability and certainty remain contested in the Railways Bill's plan for reform and the creation of Great British Railways.
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ORR Expands on Future Responsibilities Alongside Introduction of GBR
The Office of Rail and Road has expanded on its role within the creation and officiating of GBR during a meeting at Parliament this morning.
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Building Resilience Means Strengthening the Old While Designing the New
John Fagan, Global Rail Leader at Arup discusses the need to ensure attention is given to the upkeep of the UK's vast and ageing networks.
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California High-Speed Rail's 2026 Plan to Outline Path to San Francisco and LA
California High-Speed Rail Authority CEO Ian Choudri has provided a project update during an interview on The Maddy Report.
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Can Permitting Reform Unlock US High-Speed Rail?
Could permitting reform, federal authority, and enforceable deadlines finally speed up progress on US high-speed rail?
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Eurostar's New Celestia Double Decker Trains – A Worthwhile Investment?
Following Eurostar's announcement, we spoke to Professor Aamer Mahmud about the impending introduction of double-decker trains in the UK.
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The Price of Chasing Perfection in Rail Operations
A look at how rail operators can balance safety, efficiency and performance by avoiding perfectionism and focusing on operational readiness.