The last 12 months have given the railway industry and stakeholders looking to enhance it a lot to consider. The impact of COVID-19 continues to be felt through many direct
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Hyperloop set to begin testing in January 2016
The Hyperloop test track being created in Las Vegas is set to begin testing in January 2016. Click here for the story
Continue readingThe Borders Railway is open – What next?
The big question being asked today is what next following the opening of the Borders Railway. In the short term, there are a number of new stations plus a short
Continue readingDenmark-Germany tunnel approved
A tunnel connecting Denmark and Germany has been approved. The undersea Fehmarn tunnel is expected to cost £6bn and open in 2024. Source: BBC News
Continue readingOn Time! Delayed… Where are 2015’s railway station openings – Part 2
This is part 2 reviewing the progress of seventeen railway stations and lines due to open in 2015. This post reviews the progress of the remaining railway stations and lines due to open
Continue readingOn Time! Delayed… Where are 2015’s railway station openings – Part 1
Seventeen railway stations were due to be opened in 2015 at the start of this year but already the number that will be delivered during 2015 is dropping as timescales
Continue readingLondon Underline for abandoned Underground Tunnels
Former London Underground Tunnels could become pedestrian and cycle tunnels as part of a proposal from Gensler that won the Best Conceptual Project Award at the London Planning Awards Click
Continue readingHyperloop Test Track announced
Elon Musk has announced that a test track is to be built to allow for pods and the concept to be tested. The preferred location is for the test track
Continue readingBattery Train enters passenger service
The UK’s first battery powered passenger train has entered passenger service Click here for the story
Continue readingFinal Stretch of New York High Line opens
The final stretch of the New York High Line has opened. Click here for the story
Continue readingHyperloop Remains In The Sidings
A very interesting piece about the Hyperloop project that was proposed by Elon Musk last August. Click here for the story
Continue readingWooooo Hooooooo
A ticket barrier has risen to fame after becoming the very unlikely star of a Youtube video.
Continue readingHeathrow Express Video
Here is an interesting video showing some of the interesting bits of Heathrow Express.
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