IN THIS ISSUE 12 JUST THE TICKET
Ashwin Kumar explains how Passenger Focus’ latest research shows too many passengers are standing in ticket office queues waiting for help from staff whilst ticket machines lie idle
16 CROSSING THE CAPITAL
After being given the green light by the coalition government, the team at Crossrail can finally concentrate on the task in hand. RTM asks Chris Sexton how the project is going
34 THE CONCORDE OF THE TRACK
Plans to build a high-speed network between London and the Midlands are going ahead despite the economic climate. RTM asks renowned transport designer Paul Priestman what we can expect from the design of any new high- speed rolling stock
The Concorde of the track 34 39 AS GOOD AS NEW
East Midlands Trains are carrying out a major refurbishment programme on their fleet. RTM finds out more from engineering director Tim Sayer
50 ALL CHANGE AT NEXUS
The refurbishment programme taking place on the Tyne and Wear Metro is one of the most ambitious light rail projects taking place in Britain. Rail Technology Magazine finds out more from Ken Mackay
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www.railtechnologymagazine.com A Metrolink make over 46 59 KEEPING SAFETY ON THE RAILS
THE CONCORDE OF THE TRACK High-speed rolling stock
JUST THE TICKET
Why passengers prefer queues to ticket machines ALL CHANGE AT NEXUS
Refurbishing the Tyne and Wear Metro COVER STORY
Aggreko provides power and temperature control solutions to customers who need them either very quickly or for a short or indeterminate length of time
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A major inquiry and three tragic deaths have brought the question of rail safety back into everyone’s minds. RTM asks the chief inspector of railways and director of railway safety at the ORR Ian Prosser what needs to be done to improve the situation
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