Author Archive for: David Shirres

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Thumping good trackbed testing

Understanding the condition of substructure is vital for maintaining good track…

14 May 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in Infrastructure, Rail News ⋅ 2 Comments
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Squeezing more from the tube

Anyone strap hanging on a crowded Victoria line train could be forgiven for…

08 May 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in Featured rail engineer Rail News, Rail News, Subways and Underground, Train Operating Companies ⋅ 0 Comments
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Inspiring Innovation

The 177 delegates attending the fifth Railway Industry Association’s (RIA)…

16 Apr 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in Events, Featured rail engineer Rail News, Rail News, Technology ⋅ 1 Comment
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New rails in the desert

Over the years, The Rail Engineer has reported on hundreds of projects. But…

03 Apr 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in Featured rail engineer Rail News, Infrastructure, Rail News, Rail Projects ⋅ 0 Comments
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High Speed Rail for Scotland

The first high speed rail line between two British cities is expected to be…

12 Feb 2013 ⋅ by ⋅ in Featured rail engineer Rail News, High Speed Rail ⋅ 3 Comments
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IMechE visit sees Paris and London’s urban rail challenges

Paris and London are Europe’s largest cities after Moscow and rank amongst…

12 Dec 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Infrastructure, Rail News, Rail Projects, Subways and Underground ⋅ 1 Comment
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Paisley Canal electrification

With 235 route miles, Glasgow boasts the UK’s largest electrified network…

03 Dec 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Featured rail engineer Rail News, Infrastructure, Rail News, Rail Projects ⋅ 2 Comments
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Trams without wires

For those working on heavy rail, the way streets absorb tram infrastructure…

28 Nov 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Featured rail engineer Rail News, Light Rail ⋅ 4 Comments
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  • Newly branded subway train at the opening of Hillhead's new station.
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Clockwork Orange reborn

Andrew Smith Hallidie was shocked to see a cart overturning on the steep San…

28 Nov 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Featured rail engineer Rail News, Stations, Subways and Underground ⋅ 3 Comments
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Russian Railways back in Berlin

With its vast collection, finding your way around the British Museum is difficult….

08 Nov 2012 ⋅ by ⋅ in Events, Featured rail engineer Rail News, Infrastructure, People, Rail News, Rolling Stock and Components ⋅ 0 Comments
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