CONTENTS
Issue 84
May 2020
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Covid-19: Market Insight
Exploring the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on the UK’s HS2 project
HS2: what questions remain?
With the UK Government giving formal backing to HS2, we highlight the key challenges still facing the controversial high-speed rail project
Q&A: Expanding rail freight in Europe
We speak to the European Rail Freight Association’s (ERFA) Conor Feighan about why the continent’s freight network should be reformed
Safety on high-speed rail
Following a Frecciarossa train derailment earlier this year, we ask whether high-speed rail operators are doing enough to ensure their routes are safe
Will Amtrak break even?
After a strong financial performance in 2019, will barriers such as the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic hinder Amtrak’s progress this year?
A season of storms
After a stormy winter season in the UK, how can the railways improve their resilience to adverse weather?
Achieving the right frequency
Speaking to Ondas Networks about how rail operators can achieve more reliable connectivity on their routes
Q&A: cybersecurity on metro networks
We speak to Cylus CEO and co-founder Amir Levintal about how improved connectivity on metro lines could create new cyber threats
Legionella: curbing the spread
Investigating strategies to prevent the spread of Legionella bacteria on rail systems with testing and inspection organisation SOCOTEC
Q&A: cybersecurity on metro networks
We speak to Cylus CEO and co-founder Amir Levintal about how improved connectivity on metro lines could create new cyber threats