All articles by Chris Lo

A first in rail: Eurotunnel rolls out facial recognition tech

The Channel Tunnel is set to become the world’s first rail border crossing to take a leaf out of the…
The people’s palace: exploring Moscow Metro’s evolving designs

Exploring the Architecture of Moscow Metro Stations Moscow Metro is one of a kind. The London Underground might be older…
Best-laid plans: Sydney’s light rail fiasco

The Issues with Sydney's Light Rail Project Light rail systems have the potential to help solve some of the major…
Brazil’s rail freight network: fast track to nowhere?

Nestled amid the Serra do Mar coastal forests in the Brazilian state of São Paulo, the village of Paranapiacaba plays…
The future is now: Paul Priestman on designing Hyperloop

Established transport industries such as rail and aviation will continue to refine their respective vehicle design templates, but in the…

Onboard the Shiki-Shima, Japan’s newest luxury sleeper train

Shiki Shima: Japan's Newest Luxury Sleeper Train Since the launch of its first bullet train in October 1964, Japan has…
HS2’s second phase: on track despite uncertainty and opposition

The UK’s High-Speed 2 (HS2) project, which will see a high-speed rail (HSR) spine running at speeds of up to…
Uber and Amtrak join forces to solve North Carolina’s ‘last mile’ problem

Ever since 1962 - when Charlotte’s downtown rail station was torn down - visitors to North Carolina’s commercial hub have…
Network Rail CEO Mark Carne discusses the Shaw Report

Mark Carne has been chief executive of Network Rail since September2013. Previously, he worked as executive vice president for Royal…
The future of British Transport Police’s sexual offences unit

Maintaining the safety and security of passengers across a public transport network is a complex challenge for rail operators and…