All articles by Varsha Saraogi

Bombardier’s MITRAC: creating a legacy system for energy conservation

It’s no secret that the railway industry has been increasingly prioritising sustainability. As it stands, around 0.3% of global CO2…
Q&A: Can Hardt beat Virgin to launch the hyperloop train in Europe?

Advocates of the hyperloop train concept say it could revolutionise the railway industry with respect to technology as well as…
HS2 costs rise to £106bn: reaction from the industry

A leaked report seen by the Financial Times has found that there is a “considerable risk” that the cost of…
Q&A: Rail Europe on how technology is key to achieving sustainability

The railway industry is on the cusp of a digital transformation. The increasing number of high-speed trains connecting cities across…
OSR claims official rail passenger satisfaction statistics need improvement

National rail passenger statistics produced by Transport Focus do not fully reflect passengers’ experiences, the Office for Statistics Regulation’s (OSR)…

Parliament was “misled” over true cost of HS2, new report reveals

The cost of HS2 is "out of control" and could cost more than £100bn, the former deputy chairman of the…
Uk rail fare rises: reaction from the industry

The rail fare rise, which was announced by industry body Rail Delivery Group in November last year, was implemented from…
Tech start-ups disrupting the rail industry in 2020

With the advent of digitalisation, the railway sector has been evolving in the past decade. The global market value for…
Delays and cancellations hit UK railways as new timetable comes into effect

British railways’ new timetable got off to a disappointing start on Monday, as delays and cancellations caused by staff shortages…
From Morocco to Montpellier: inside two award-winning train station designs

Many railway stations today are built with exceptional architectural design and style in mind. Aiming to recognise buildings leading in…