Securing London's railways - an Olympic challengeAs London reaches the final phase of the Olympic countdown, the city's rail infrastructure is gearing up for a busy ride. Dr Gareth Evans speaks to the British Transport Police's Gold commander for the Olympics, to find what measures are being put in place to handle this massive safety and security challenge.
The third dimension of station design: 3D modelling and BIM3D modelling and BIM software can bring designers and contractors together to simplify complex railway station projects. Chris Lo talks to Neil Sharpe of design studio Weston Williamson about the benefits of modern design software.
Trials, tribulations and tunnels: Decision time for HS2 Further delays to a decision on the future of England's proposed HS2 line have seen various debates erupt. Now that a tunnel could ease opposition in the southeast, could transport secretary Justine Greening approve the highly contentious project in early 2012?
Full steam ahead AsiaThe economic rise of South-East Asia has resulted in billions being spent on new rail tracks and infrastructure. Elisabeth Fischer discovers how the construction of interconnected rail networks from China, India, Mongolia and all the way into Russia could entail and establish the economic rise of the Far East.
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