Modern Railways - April, 2018
FEATURES
Innovation under the spotlight
A report from RIA’s annual conference
Southeastern anticipates London Bridge dividend
Benefits coming with May timetable change
Charting an electric freight future
Julian Worth advocates a modest wiring programme
Prime time for Meridian Water
A report on the Lee Valley rail improvements
West Coast: an effective partnership
Virgin Trains and Network Rail highlight successful joint working
Rail and air compared
Andrew Haines of the CAA discusses the two industries
Profits hold up
An analysis of operators’ financial performance and growth trends
Electrification in Ireland’s 10-year rail plans
Outgoing chief executive David Franks discusses progress at Irish Rail
Eurostar reaches Amsterdam
Inaugural direct service ahead of April passenger run
REGULARS
Welcome
An introduction from the Editor
Railtalk
Modern Railways’ editorial view
Pan Up
CAF pioneers the battery tram; research on sanding, seating and virtual reality
Forum
Readers comment on topical issues around the railway today
Blood and custard
Our diary column
Moving Wheels
Rolling stock news
Trackwatch
Our monthly look at changes on the national network
Crossrail update
First Class 345 driven through Elizabeth Line tunnels
People
Recent appointments
In Business and small ads
Latest happenings in industry
High Speed 2
Grayling backs Crewe hub plans
Between the Lines
Historic infrastructure constraints still prevail
Alan Williams
In defence of timetable information
NEWS
News Front
D-train for Marston Vale; Corby doubling completed; Grand Central applies for extra services; Siemens plans factory at Goole
Rail Freight
Freight traffic falls again; iPort rail terminal opens
Infrastructure News
Hope Valley capacity scheme approved; design funding for Croydon remodelling
Informed Sources
May timetable troubles; franchises under financial strain; Digital Railway hysteria still prevails
Europe View
Keith Fender presents a round-up of news from across the Channel