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20 Clawing back the cost Charlie Johnson-Ferguson of PwC explains how the UK will finance HS2.
23 No giving up George Cowcher, chief executive of Derbyshire and Nottinghamshire Chamber of Commerce, on the campaign to reopen the Thameslink contract.
24 The future’s light Passenger Transport Executive Group chairman Geoff Inskip on devolving rail budgets and light rail conversions.
27 Peak demand
Passenger Focus’ Mike Hewitson explores the issue of micro- management of passenger demand and fares.
30 Building the future Terry Hill CBE speaks to RTM about infrastructure investment.
38 Sensible sensors Professor Ken Grattan on the techniques that could change the way structures are monitored.
46 Smart ideas
Those fighting crime on the railways are on the look-out for new technologies – Network Rail’s Peter Farnsworth and Alison Clarke explain more.
48 Route crime
Chief Superintendent Miles Flood of British Transport Police explains how the force protects the line of route.
52 Why pay more
Little-known facts about rail project insurance and risk management, from leading consultant Stewart Harrison.
56 Sea change Lessons from the maritime insurance industry for rail project managers, from ITIC underwriting director Roger Lewis.
62 Serving up success Jamie Proudfoot, VQ Assessor at First ScotRail, talks about training opportunities and innovation in customer service for the rail industry.
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66 Speedy decking Network Rail’s Rhiannon Henshaw argues that the Arnside Viaduct refurbishment shows how it should be done.
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