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Issue 1 2023

 

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One station, two terminals: development of Madrid’s Puerta de Atocha-Almudena Grandes and Chamartín-Clara Campoamor

6 March 2023 | By ,

Montserrat Rallo del Olmo, General Manager of Planning, Strategy and Projects at Adif, and Juan Pablo Villanueva Beltramini, General Manager of Construction for Adif and General Manager of Adif Alta Velocidad, detail the huge changes taking place at two of Madrid’s main train stations to increase their capacity in order…

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Roundtable: HOF & Safety Culture in Rail

2 March 2023 | By

Moderated by the UIC's Virginie Papillault and Frédéric Henon, participants of this Roundtable provide opinions on the best ways to exchange experiences and good practices on HOF, the value of safety climate surveys, and understanding lessons learned and what tools are required to better support future HOF development in the…

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In-Depth Focus: Train Interiors

1 March 2023 | By

Train interiors impact the passenger experience greatly. Operators aim to create a comfortable and welcoming ambience which offers comfortable seating, ample legroom, and modern amenities, considering factors such as lighting, temperature control, privacy, and the importance of on-board technology to provide a connected journey. As the contributors in this In-Depth…

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In-Depth Focus: Bogies & Wheelsets

28 February 2023 | By

The continuous advancements in the benefits of usage, reduction of lifecycle costs, and standardisation of railway bogies and wheelsets are contributing to the enhancement of rolling stock performance and reliability for passengers. The contributors in this In-Depth Focus highlight how continued research and development, alongside improving the regulations of these…