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Elevated living

Swiss elevator giant Schindler and its rivals navigate the complex engineering behind moving millions of urbanites skyward daily, as cities grow taller and pandemic concerns reshape vertical transportation.

  • Issue #144
  • 10 min read
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Business

Business

Rethinking Japanese express-train design and the Swiss app conquering paperless ticketing.

  • Issue #144
  • 8 min read
Business
Transport

Train times

Every nation wants cleaner, smarter ways of getting around and rail is set to be the big winner. We talk speed, design and night-time adventures with Michael Peter of Siemens Mobility.

  • Issue #144
  • 8 min read
Train times
Business

Taking flight

A Colorado start-up is leading the charge to bring back supersonic passenger flight, with test aircraft ready and billions in airline commitments backing the ambitious venture.

  • Issue #144
  • 14 min read
Taking flight
Business

Cities Briefing

We sit down with the woman who could be Copenhagen’s next mayor and explore a park project in Busan.

  • Issue #144
  • 4 min read
Cities Briefing
Transport

Missing links

As the world gets moving once again, we highlight the grand-scale transit projects that would give cities and nations new momentum.

  • Issue #144
  • 13 min read
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Transport

Sheep up

Some 300km north of Scotland, the Faroe Islands archipelago is spread across 18 mountainous islands served by a hardy helicopter crew who are on hand to save stranded sailors and livestock alike.

  • Issue #144
  • 3 min read
Sheep up
Entrepreneurialism

Advance to ‘go’

The past 12 months have seen many best-laid plans scuppered and refocused the attention of some onto pursuing jobs they want in industries they admire. Are you game for a change?

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 1 min read
Advance  to ‘go’
Travel and restaurants

Staying power

When travel restrictions hit Hoshino Resorts, the firm had to change tack. CEO Yoshiharu Hoshino tells us how his company turned a crisis into an opportunity, proving adaptability is key.

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 6 min read
Staying power
Business

Back in business

Be ahead of the curve by getting out into the world. Use clever kit to remove distractions from your desk and present yourself at your best with crisp attire for summer. Let’s go!

  • The Entrepreneurs #4
  • 4 min read
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