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Transforming the economy through high speed rail

Japan’s plans for a superconducting magnetic levitation Shinkansen “would revolutionise high speed rail in the 21st century”.

Devolution must work for the travelling public

“Effective transport is rooted in the market, and responds to the needs of passengers and road users who provide the demand,” says Chris Grayling

Lessons from Great Western electrification

Relationships key to campaign success

Building strong relationships with Government ministers and officials is the most effective way to influence transport policy for Freight Transport Association

Implications of Brexit on logistics: FTA briefing

FTA organised a briefing session in November to discuss the implications of Brexit on the logistics industry.

Argentina’s roadmap to a rail revival

Keith Barrow reports on government plans to invest $16.6bn in the South American nation’s decaying network.

Attention to detail makes the difference

Paying attention to the little details on public transport drives customer satisfaction, according to passenger transport designer Ray Stenning.

Signalman was playing on phone before fatal crash

A German railway signalman accused of involuntary manslaughter has admitted to playing a mobile phone game while on duty.

Transport and the pursuit of happiness

Public transport makes a huge contribution to the nation’s mental and physical wellbeing

Let railfreight plat to its strengths

Jim Steer argues for a new grant regime that would reflect the environmental benefits of moving freight by rail.