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29 December 2006 | By James Abbott, Technical Editor, Global Railway Review
All large corporate organisations, such as railways, have the need for professional services. Lawyers, accountants, architects, engineers – all these and more are likely to be needed at some time or another, especially if large projects are being planned.
15 September 2006 | By Henrik Christensen, Technical Manager, The Citytunnel Project
The Citytunnel in Malmö is an extensive project. To construct 17km of twin-track railway, 6km of which lie beneath central Malmö, more than 400,000m3 of concrete will be required. But the Citytunnel is not just one of Sweden’s largest ever infrastructure projects. It is also a pioneering project in terms…
28 July 2006 | By Prof. Dr.-Ing. Alfred Haack, Past President of the ITA – International Tunnelling Association, and Managing Director and Board Member of STUVA – Research Association for Underground Transportation Facilities
Since the 1980s railway traffic for passengers has experienced a renaissance. Especially France and some time later Germany started to construct and operate their first high-speed lines with speeds between 300 and 350km per hour. Later, other European countries followed; such as Italy, Spain and the UK, and even the…
14 February 2006 | By Oliver Bratschi, Manager of Railway Engineering, AlpTransit Gotthard AG
AlpTransit Gotthard is creating a flat rail link for future travel through the Alps. At the heart of the new transalpine rail route is the world’s longest tunnel – the 57km Gotthard Base Tunnel. This pioneering achievement of the 21st Century will bring major improvements to travel and transportation systems…
