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21ST CENTURY OF RAIL. INTERVIEW WITH JEAN-PIERRE LOUBINOUX, UIC

In April 2009, Jean-Pierre Loubinoux was appointed director general of the International Union of Railways (UIC). He spoke with EURAILmag about…

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- By EURAILmag
RZD PARTNERS AT HOME AND ABROAD. INTERVIEW WITH VALENTIN GAPANOVICH, RZD

As part of transport strategy of the Russian Federation up to 2030, rail will play a significant role,” Vladimir Yakunin, president of…

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- By EURAILmag
TRACKS TIME & TASTE. INTERVIEW WITH CHRIS GIBB, VIRGIN TRAINS

Virgin trains operates the West Coast rail franchise in the U.K., running services between major towns and cities including London, Birmingham, Manchester…

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- By EURAILmag
BRAKES – THE SYSTEM AND ITS ENVIRONMENT

Rail brake design has greatly evolved over recent decades. This article presents the brake functions for main line trains, its interfaces with…

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- By Franck Bourgeteau, SNCF CIM, Alain Bonnet
RENFE EXPANDS FLEET TO SHRINK SPAIN, INTERVIEW WITH TEOFILO SERRANO, RENFE

In accordance with Spain’s strategic infrastructure and transport plan (PEIT), prepared by the Ministry of Public Works and approved at a…

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- By EURAILmag
RETROFITTING INTO THE FUTURE

Swiss Rail (SBB) is retrofitting its fleet of Eurocity trains for both domestic and international routes. The aim is to use these…

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- By Frank Schneider, project manager, SBB Passenger Operating
ON THE GROW AT CRESPIN, INTERVIEW WITH ERIC PETIT, BOMBARDIER

Bombardier’s site in Crespin, north France, is currently building the fleet of Francilien suburban trains for the SNCF. The operator and…

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- By EURAILmag
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