The country, and the world, have been losing diesel refining capacity for many years and can’t just ramp up production to fill the shortages.
Articles on Rail
Displaying 1 - 20 of 100 articles
Customers may opt for long-haul train travel to avoid busy and stressful airport and flight experiences.
Diesel has become South Africa’s shadow infrastructure system by compensating for failures in electricity generation and freight rail.
Railway safety has vastly improved for motor vehicles, but reducing the risk of collisions with pedestrians is much trickier.
The deadly derailment has shone a spotlight on this transport relic of the 19th century.
Climate-proofing Australia’s 29 rail networks won’t be easy – but here’s how it can be done.
The French-designed, American-manufactured NextGen arrives years late and in a moment when federally sponsored trains are fighting for their lives.
While the announcement of a high-speed rail line between Québec City and Toronto is a milestone, multiple hurdles must be cleared for this project to see the light of day.
Rail delays and other disruption caused by ageing infrastructure is threatening UK economic growth.
The true effect of the pilot is unclear, but the Scottish government may have seen a greater shift on to the railways if it had kept it in place for longer.
Workers in industries like railways and air travel have significant structural power and can use their leverage to win favourable contracts because of the amount of economic disruption they can cause.
A civil engineer explains why roadways and rails warp and crack in the heat − and points to some innovative ways to keep the US transportation system healthy as long as possible.
Al-Qaida propaganda indicates a shift toward low-tech, high-impact attacks that can be executed by lone actors to disrupt daily life and instill fear on a massive scale.
Serious air pollution is a common problem in stations around Australia and the world. But solutions already exist, and some can be applied immediately to protect station staff and commuters.
Both major parties are promising major road projects this election. Meanwhile, the potential for passenger and freight rail to help meet the country’s climate goals seems stuck at the station.
A deadly crash in India that claimed the lives of around 300 people has refocused international attention on the importance of railways in the country.
High-quality bus service is the fastest route to rapid, comprehensive public transit in the United States. This country was once a leader in bus transit, and with adequate funding, it could be again.
The recent rail accident in Ohio is raising questions about who should be responsible for the aftermath of derailments. Residents impacted by a 10-year-old rail tragedy in Canada still want answers.
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is looking into new rules for trains. Trucks, however, are involved in thousands more hazmat incidents every year in the US.
Mega-projects tend to represent the interests of state and business elites.
Top contributors
-
Professor of Sustainability, Curtin University
-
Honorary Principal Fellow, University of Wollongong
-
Transport and Cities Program Director, Grattan Institute
-
Senior Lecturer in Accounting, University of Essex
-
Senior Lecturer in Urbanism, University of Sydney
-
Marie Curie Fellow, University of Amsterdam
-
Visiting Research Fellow, Intelligent Mobility, Manchester Metropolitan University
-
Professor in Transport Planning, University of Westminster
-
Emeritus professor in transport and logistics, University of Huddersfield
-
Researcher in Transport Policy and Governance, UCL
-
Professor of Operations Management, Manchester Metropolitan University
-
Associate, Grattan Institute
-
Research Professor, University of Leeds
-
Professor of Transport Geography, University of Plymouth
-
Tenured Scientist, Consejo Superior de Investigaciones Científicas (CSIC)