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David Briginshaw

David Briginshaw joined IRJ in 1982 as associate editor, and was appointed editor-in-chief in 2001. He has travelled the world extensively interviewing many of the CEOs and senior managers of the world's railways and transit systems which has given him an in-depth knowledge of the global railway industry. David Briginshaw is currently consulting editor and associate publisher of IRJ.

June 1, 2017 | Track

Matisa launches economy track machine range

IRJ at IAF 2017, Münster: Matisa unveiled two economy track maintenance machines in Münster for customers who do not require the sophistication of high-output machines.

June 1, 2017 | Track

Plasser launches bi-mode track machines

IRJ at IAF 2017, Münster: Plasser & Theurer launched its new range of E³ bi-mode track machines, which for the first time use electric power to generate hydraulic pressure and provide traction, at the International Exhibition for Track Technology (IAF) in Münster this week.

June 1, 2017 | Track

Vossloh-CRCCE JV develops rail grinding trains for China

IRJ at IAF: Two high-speed rail grinding trains are being developed for China by a joint venture of Vossloh and China Railway Construction Corporation subsidiary CRCCE.

June 1, 2017 | Track

Harsco unveils first bi-mode vehicle at IAF

IRJ at IAF 2017, Münster: Harsco is showing its first electro-diesel bi-mode vehicle at the International Exhibition for Track Technology (IAF) in Münster.

June 1, 2017 | David Briginshaw

Rail should broaden its recruitment horizons

THE railway industry faces a serious skills shortage for three main reasons: a high proportion of employees, particularly among operators, are approaching retirement age, the current level of investment which calls for large number of skilled engineers to implement projects, and rapid changes in technology requiring new skill sets.

May 31, 2017 | Track

Plasser hands over 16,000th machine to RFI

IRJ at IAF 2017, Münster: Mr Johannes Max Theurer handed over the 16,000th track machine built by Plasser & Theurer to the CEO of Italian Rail Network (RFI) Mr Maurizio Gentile at the International Exhibition for Track Technology (IAF) in Münster on May 31.