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Jul03
An old mode of transport?
The editorial in June's International Railway Gazette commented that rail might be an old mode of transport, but it has clearly demonstrated its ability to change, adopt new technology and push out the boundaries. This is one of the reasons why the industry has a bright future - as long as it does not become complacent, because competing modes are also advancing rapidly.
The conclusion was supported by two developments - the ability of a Brazilian metre-gauge railway to haul 320-wagon trains of 44,160 tonnes, and developments of different systems of catenary-free electric light rail (very clearly written up later in the magazine).
I agree entirely. The more I travel on airport railways (and others), the more I see interesting developments which I try to bring to IARO members through our newsletter, "Air Rail Express", and the industry news page of our web-site, www.iaro.com/industrynews/
At the end of each issue of the newsletter are two good ideas. When I come across one, I put it in a file - and despite using one a month, the file just keeps growing!
IRJ's website - recently upgraded - is www.railjournal.com, and I commend it and the magazine to you!
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