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What's the future of trains look like?
Bex and Dan are thinking about all the ways the rail network will change β and how this will make positive...
Is this the future of trains?
In our latest podcast series, Bex and Dan are thinking about how some cool new technology could help trains...
Why is the London Underground so hot?
The London Underground is a great way to get around β but it can be quite a hot and sweaty experience! Bex...
How are faults in train tracks fixed?
New technology can be used to find faults on the track β but when it comes to fixing things, it still needs...
How are faults in train tracks detected?
There has always been a need to take good care of the railways but the ways that maintenance is undertaken...
How were the Crossrail tunnels built?
In the past many workers were needed to build tunnels β but 21st century technology can make it much...
What might trains of the future be like?
As more and more people use the railways, more space is needed on the trains. Luckily modern trains have...
How can we make train stations better?
Bex and Dan think about how stations could be made safer, and more passenger-friendly, in our latest podcast...
How green is Britain's rail network?
Like every type of industry, the rail network needs to think about being energy efficient and using new, more...
Building more train lines!
Although the digital railway of the future will help make the best use of the networks we have, itβs likely...