The opening of the Amsterdam - Rotterdam - Antwerp HSL South high-speed line in 2009 failed to live up to expectations with the collapse of the Amsterdam - Brussels Fyra high-speed service in 2012, leaving Thalys as the sole operator. However, with the recent introduction of new services, the line is busy and, as Quintus Vosman reports, now requires investment to improve reliability.

With construction officially completed and testing underway, Hong Kong is eagerly awaiting the opening of its underground high-speed rail link to China’s national high-speed network in the third quarter of this year.
As David Briginshaw explains, delays and cost overruns have added to the pressure on this highly-challenging project.

The Destination Rail project to provide a decision support tool for infrastructure managers has reached a successful conclusion, with the final conference held at the University of Zagreb on April 26-27. Michael Robson a member of the Destination Rail executive board, outlines the project’s objectives and benefits.

German Rail’s (DB) CEO Dr Richard Lutz set out his vision for DB in the wake of the formation of a new federal government, at the national railway’s annual results conference in Berlin on March 22.
David Briginshaw analyses DB’s performance and future ambitions.

Last month’s World Metro and Light Rail conference, organised by Terrapinn in Bilbao, Spain, provided an opportunity to compare the impact which different political climates have on three major transit systems. David Briginshaw contrasts the fortunes of Los Angeles, London and Chicago.

Morocco is making final preparations for the opening of the 183km high-speed line from Tangiers to Kenitra. Keith Barrow reports on the final stages of this pioneering project.

RUNNING slightly ahead of Copenhagen with the opening of its 14.4km light rail line planned for the end of 2020, is Odense, which is situated on the island of Funen, and with a population of 200,000, is Denmark’s third largest city.

Uganda has ambitious plans to build a light rail network in its capital Kampala in a bid to reduce crippling road traffic congestion and pollution, reports Shem Oirere.

A major expansion programme has transformed Manchester Metrolink into Britain’s largest light rail network over the past decade. But what is the secret of this success? And what is next? Kevin Smith met Jon Lamonte, chief executive of Transport for Greater Manchester, to find out.

Copenhagen is edging towards the start of construction on its first light rail project. Kevin Smith visits the Danish capital to get an update on the work that has taken place so far.