The top 10 longest railway tunnels in the world
Railways tend to work best when they are reasonably flat and level, but unfortunately for engineers, the world was not…
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Peter Nilson
@NilsonMuntz
Peter Nilson is the editor of Future Rail, Airport Industry Review, and Ship Technology Global. He was previously the editor of the Just Food and Just Drinks digital magazines. He enjoys long walks on the beach and talking about the weather.
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The top 10 fastest high-speed trains in Europe
Europe has a long history of high-speed trains, being an early adopter after the first high-speed rail system, the Tokaido…
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A leadership blueprint for rail megaprojects
In an era where Britain's rail megaprojects face constant financial and logistical challenges, effective leadership, and teamwork are the keys…
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The most expensive rail construction projects in 2023
According to the GlobalData project database, 250 rail construction projects broke ground in 2023, with a combined cost of $249.8bn. This…
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The technology fuelling India’s rapid transit transformation
Serving over 2.63 billion people annually, the India Metro network spanning the country’s 15 major cities is one of the…
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Staying on track? Railway industry predictions for 2024
In our railway industry predictions piece last year, we highlighted how the rail sector in 2023 would need to focus…
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What can we learn from TfL’s open loop success?
Transport for London (TfL) has long been regarded as the gold standard when it comes to open loop transport systems…
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“I don’t see a future where this doesn’t exist”: Intramotev CEO
US-based startup Intramotev is on a mission to take rail freight into a new era. The Missouri-based company is focusing…
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Blueprints for success: Future Rail 105 is out now!
Issue 105 of Future Rail is out now!Railway stations can be magnificent. Many of the historic termini in city centres…
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ABB and Titagarh confirm India partnership
Swedish-Swiss multinational ABB and Indian rolling stock manufacturer Titagarh Rail Systems (Titagarh) have formed a strategic partnership to supply propulsion…