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July 15, 2022 | North America

New name, same focus

MxV Rail, formerly known as TTCI, will launch a new railway research facility in Pueblo, Colorado, this autumn. President and CEO, Kari Gonzales, outlines the group’s strategy and ambitions to Kevin Smith.

July 13, 2022 | North America

Ensco embarks on new era at TTC

Ensco will officially begin its contract to operate and maintain the Transportation Technology Center in Colorado on October 1. The company’s new president, Jeff Stevens, outlines the company’s plans for the facility, including for its expanded remit, to Kevin Smith.

July 12, 2022 | Infrastructure

Making rail construction sustainable from conception to completion

Rail is making strides to become more sustainable in its operations, but work remains to reduce the carbon footprint of constructing new lines and stations. The challenge is being taken up around the world, as David Burroughs explains.

July 11, 2022 | Technology

Deskilling and decarbonisation major themes of IAF exhibition

More than 6500 people visited the IAF International Track Fair held in Münster on May 31 - June 2, including David Briginshaw and Kevin Smith, who reflects on the key themes of the event.

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 30, 2022 | Signalling

East Coast Main Line ETCS installation receives £1bn funding boost

The southern section of the line is expected to switch to ETCS by 2029.

June 20, 2022 | Freight

Transnet reassesses grinding strategy

Shunturi Govender, Thulani Sitimela, and Siboniso Vilakazi with Transnet Freight Rail, South Africa, analyse the feasibility of adopting a 15MGT rather than a 25MGT rail grinding model to reduce the occurrence of RCF-induced defects and fractures and rail wear on South African heavy-haul lines.

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.

June 13, 2022 | Passenger

Slow progress: French market entry still difficult for private operators

It is now over 10 years since the French passenger market was first opened up to competition, but new entrants are still finding the going hard as fundamental issues remain unresolved. Robert Preston reports.

June 10, 2022 | Employment

IRJ Women in Rail Awards 2022: Part 4

IRJ’s editorial team shines the spotlight on the final three winners of our inaugural Women in Rail Awards.

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