As part of a move to boost infrastructure in the country, Chile has announced that it will invest $5bn in its Chile Sobre Rieles (Chile on Rails) project, but what has been the impact of ongoing protests in the capital Santiago?

Also in this issue: an update on Norway’s signalling revamp across its network; investigating whether emissions in enclosed stations continue to be a problem, with analysis from two hubs in London and Edinburgh; and the steps that need to be taken to tackle fraudsters skimming ticketing compensation fees from the UK’s rail operators. 

Plus, we speak to one of the co-founders of Young Rail Tours about the challenges involved with attracting younger generations to work in the rail industry, and find out how augmented reality can be used to enhance experiences, both for passengers and operators. 

Joe Baker, editor