Ambitious Midlands-Northwest Rail Link Proposal Unveiled A fast train

A private sector consortium has unveiled ambitious plans for a new 80km rail link connecting the Midlands with Northern towns and cities. The Midlands...

jonathand@cogn… Mon, 09/16/2024 - 08:19
High Speed Rail Group appoints new director Mattias Bjornfors

The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) has announced the appointment of HS1 Ltd’s Mattias Bjornfors to its board of directors.

Mattias has almost two...

Peter Johnson Mon, 07/01/2024 - 11:09
New Authority to develop brand new high-speed network Train in Sydney

A new High Speed Rail Authority (HSRA) has formally commenced operations in Australia, with the new organisation tasked to deliver the country’s first...

Peter Johnson Fri, 06/14/2024 - 11:55
New high-speed operator launches in France Avelia Horizon train

A new rail operator has launched in France, becoming the country’s first independent high-speed TOC.

Proxima is a French project led by its two co...

Peter Johnson Fri, 06/07/2024 - 13:26
Ep. 57 Maximising the UK rail network - Chris Gibb Chris Gibb

Chris Gibb is the non-executive director of DOHL and was formerly the CEO of Scottish Rail Holdings and COO of Virgin West Coast. He has over 40 years...

Peter Johnson Fri, 06/07/2024 - 09:08
High speed rail appetite growing globally Train track in the United States

A new survey, commissioned by Hitachi Rail, has found that high-speed rail travel is becoming increasingly more popular in the United States, with...

Dan Benn Wed, 05/15/2024 - 12:55
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TAMING THE SONIC BOOM: How aerodynamics shaped HS2’s tunnel portals

Focusing on the latest developments, innovations, and policy impacts in the UK rail industry, with a particular emphasis on sustainability, infrastructure upgrades, and future technological advancements.

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