Europe is witnessing a surge in high-speed rail services, with rail operators across the continent ordering some of the world's fastest trains such as the AGV Italo and Velaro E. Bombardier's ...

UAE-based Etihad Rail has awarded an AED1.6bn ($435.5m) systems and integration contract to Hitachi Rail STS for stage two of its rail network. Etihad Rail will be the first national freight and ...

When Virgin Hyperloop chief technology officer and co-founder Josh Giegel and director of passenger experience Sara Luchian stepped onto the company’s custom-built pod for the first time, they knew ...

During intense summers exacerbated by climate change, conventional rails absorb heat and the steel expands, causing stress on both the rails and trackbed. Credit: Deutsche Bahn. From the deployment of ...

There are many ways to judge the quality of a city’s public transport network. Do trains run on time? Are fares reasonably priced? Are carriages uncomfortably packed during rush hour? These are the ...

Despite announcing large investments during the 2016 campaign, Trump’s relationship with rail has been inconsistent. Credit: NASA HQ PHOTO. During his 2016 campaign, Donald Trump announced large ...

Brightline began its West Palm Beach and Miami service in January 2018 before partnering with Virgin the following November. Credit: Thomas Barrat/Shutterstock.com. The Virgin Group has won a lawsuit ...

Last month there were reports that China was looking to build the country’s first hyperloop line between Shanghai and Hangzhou, with a 150km long tunnel. The Chinese Academy of Engineering and rail ...

After 85 years serving North America’s railroads with rail fastening systems Unit Rail has proven its commitment to the rail transport industry and to what it believes is a vital and growing global ...

S3 Passenger is a modular software suite for orientation, reservation and multi-channel ticket distribution. The system handles multi-segment and multi-stopover passenger transport services, with or ...

Despite being considered as one of the safer and more reliable transport methods, railways can at times be dangerous, due to the routes they cover or the crime they may be affected by. Poor passenger ...

During the summer, HS2 launched an immersive AR technology that created a replica of its new London hub, the Old Oak Common station. Credit: HS2 Limited. The augmented reality (AR) market has grown ...