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• The EU remains the biggest market, but Asian demand is becoming more significant
• Multi-system trains that can cross from one country to another are improving efficiency of freight transport in Europe - -
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Road congestion and oil price invigorate trains
Robert Wright sees expansion outside Europe, in Asia and the US, as essential to the industry’s growth
Multi-system: Competition improved by crossborder locomotives
Trains that adapt to different countries are improving EU competitiveness, says Robert Wright
High-speed trains: Europe’s fast technology leads the way – for now
The EU is the biggest market but Chinese demand is becoming significant, writes Robert Wright
Intercity trains: We’re getting there – just rather slowly
Design demands are adding delays to new trains, says Robert Wright
US locomotive makers: EMD fighting to regain ground
Freight has become a key battleground for rival engine manufacturers, says Robert Wright
Small networks: Interest in light rail rising in US cities
European companies are waiting to take advantage, writes Robert Wright
Train control systems: ERTMS teething troubles
Open standards are being widely adopted, reports Robert Wright
Manufacturers: Trainmakers wait for profit on platforms
Standardisation reduces engineering costs, writes Robert Wright
Dubai metro: First line of automated network to open next year
James Drummond looks at construction of the city’s rail system
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