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March 10, 2024 | Analysis

Intelligent Wagon: a cheaper alternative to DAC?

A simpler and more affordable alternative to the power and data transmission functions of the Digital Automatic Coupler has been developed by Railfreight Consulting of Britain. Robert Preston spoke to the company’s managing director, Ralph Goldney.

March 4, 2024 | Analysis

Making the most of Europe’s rail capacity

The European Parliament is currently considering a proposed regulation on rail infrastructure capacity that aims to eliminate differences in national practice and make better use of existing capacity, particularly for cross-border freight. Robert Preston reports from Brussels.

February 16, 2024 | Passenger

Growing Dublin’s electric commuter network

Irish Rail is embarking on a programme of electrification and route upgrades to enable the Dublin Area Rapid Transit network to handle up to 62,000 passengers per hour by 2030. Robert Preston reports.

January 24, 2024 | North America

Mixed outlook for North American rail freight in 2024

Independent rail economist Jim Blaze shares another fearless forecast for North American rail freight.

January 19, 2024 | Freight

Financial performance a concern for Indian Railways

Srinand Jha considers the challenges lying ahead for Indian Railways in 2024 as expenditure outpaces revenue and major reform stalls.

January 17, 2024 | High-speed

Getlink unveils strategy to boost Channel Tunnel traffic

Robert Preston reports on how the operator of the Channel Tunnel is working to bring more through traffic to fixed link between Britain and mainland Europe.

January 10, 2024 | Passenger

Europe’s passenger market enters dynamic new phase

With public service obligation (PSO) contracts no longer the subject of direct awards, open access is thriving in Europe, as Keith Fender reports.

December 27, 2023 | Analysis

Spanish HS competition drives passenger numbers up by a third

Fares have also fallen since the start of competition on several high-speed routes.

December 27, 2023 | Central/South America

Getting Guatemala’s goods to market

The start of work on Remed’s ambitious project to rebuild Guatemala’s rail network with $US 1.76bn of private finance has been delayed by political and administrative difficulties. But as Robert Preston reports, track is now being laid to improve freight links with North America.

December 18, 2023 | Analysis

What future for British infrastructure without HS2 Phase 2?

The chairman of Britain’s National Infrastructure Commission, Sir John Armitt, considered the future of major projects at the Railway Industry Association’s annual conference in London on November 1. Robert Preston reports.

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