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The decline of Nigerian railways has hampered the socio-economic development in Africa’s most populous country, but now a proposed law to open the network to private investment is hoped to create a much needed public transport system. We find out more about the potential of new infrastructure developments in the country.
We also explore the proposal for a rail tunnel between Helsinki and Tallinn, review the latest report on safety improvements on US railroads, and ask whether rolling stock procurement in Europe could see a shift from public to private funding as governments struggle with dwindling budgets.
Plus, we investigate how London’s mayoral candidates plan to de-tangle London’s much criticised fare system, take a look at new findings on train emissions in the UK and learn why the country’s major infrastructure projects will have a lasting impact on the workforce in rail and related industries.
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Nigeria: Privatisation for Prosperity?
The decline of Nigerian railways has hampered socio-economic development in Africa’s most populous country. Now a proposed law to open the network to private investment is hoped to create a much needed public transport system, as Eva Grey finds out.
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By GlobalDataEurope’s Missing Link
Plans for a rail tunnel between Helsinki and Tallinn accelerated after the Estonian and Finnish ministers signed a memorandum of understanding. Eva Grey asks what the tunnel offers these two Nordic countries.
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Fare’s Fair?
As London’s mayoral election approaches, the debate over the capital’s ever-rising transport fares has picked up steam. Gary Peters explores a range of proposals on the table and asks how they would be funded.
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Liberalising the European Market
Recent analysis has found that across Europe, governments still finance around 88% of railway rolling stock procurement. Gary Peters ask if a new era of non-state investment could be on the cards.
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On the Right Track
The Association of American Railroads’ latest State of the Industry report touts technology and safety improvements across the country’s railways. Jerome Greer Chandler finds out what has been achieved so far.
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The Big Stink
Peak time emissions from diesel trains at London’s Paddington station far exceed European recommendations, a new study has found. Eva Grey asks how legislation and technology can work together to improve the rail sector’s environmental performance.
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A Platform for Growth
The massive infrastructure programmes underway could provide a platform for employment growth for decades to come, writes Neil Wilkie, group head of marketing, training and IT at specialist rail recruitment company Fusion People.
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Keeping the Personal Touch
Digital technologies are revolutionising how passengers experience rail transport, but when it comes to customer service, there’s still no substitute for a friendly face, writes Sarah Baxter, account director at Interserve.
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Next issue
A new rail link between Addis Ababa and Djibouti city is expected to bring relief to drought-stricken Ethiopia and provide better access to trade routes. We take a look at the project and its potential for the country’s development.
In the wake of Amtrak signing up to the International Union of Railways’ Climate Responsibility Pledge, we find out how the US can achieve a modal shift to rail to help reduce emissions from road and air transport.
Also in this issue, we explore Transport for London’s plan to take control of the capital’s entire suburban rail network, take a look at the potential of account-based ticketing and find out how rail operators are improving safety and efficiency on commuter networks by influencing passenger behaviour.
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