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January 9, 2023 | North America

What’s in store for North America’s freight railways in 2023?

Rail economist Jim Blaze presents a forecast of North American freight traffic for 2023, considering what the volume and mix of commodities will be and the prospects for future growth.

December 16, 2022 | Central/South America

Rio launches ambitious light rail project

Rio de Janeiro has announced plans to build three new light rail lines at a cost of around $US 3bn to create a 145.5km network, making it one of the largest systems in the Americas, reports Renata Passos.

November 24, 2022 | Freight

What next for Aurizon?

Mark Carter considers the future of freight operator Aurizon following its purchase of One Rail Australia earlier this year.

November 18, 2022 | Passenger

Continued growth in uncertain times shows rail's resilience

The 2022 edition of Unife’s World Rail Market Study conducted by Roland Berger shows a strong recovery after a slight decline during the Covid-19 pandemic, as Carlos Corts, public affairs manager at Unife, explains.

October 21, 2022 | Freight

Radical change required to unleash rail freight’s potential

If rail is to continue to play a serious role in supporting the national economy while driving down carbon emissions, the entire operating platform needs radical change, argue Karl Watts and Edward Johnson*.

October 19, 2022 | Freight

Opening of Tavantolgoi - Gashuunsukhait line heralds new era for railways in Mongolia

Mongolia celebrated the opening of a new railway from its mineral-rich Tavantolgoi region to the Chinese border last month. Kevin Smith examines the ups and downs of this much-delayed project and considers what’s next for rail in Mongolia.

September 14, 2022 | Locomotives

Tri-mode traction opens new frontiers for British freight

Rail Operations UK expects to commence service with new tri-mode class 93 locomotives in August 2023. The company’s president Karl Watts lifts the lid on the locomotive’s innovative features to Kevin Smith.

July 8, 2022 | North America

STB puts US freight railways under the microscope

William C Vantuono, editor-in-chief of IRJ’s sister publication Railway Age, considers the current challenges facing the US rail freight sector, of which there are many.

June 16, 2022 | Passenger

Railcoop retains passenger ambitions

France’s first rail cooperative is looking to move from freight into passenger operations, but funding problems have again delayed the start of services. David Haydock talks to chief operating officer Alexandra Debaisieux about the company’s passenger plans.

April 7, 2022 | Freight

Ukraine develops parcels service

Need to transport humanitarian aid prompts service

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