railways

Transport

Can the US finally get its railways on track? The promise and politics of high-speed trains

America’s shiny new Acela trains can technically hit 257 km/h – so why are passengers still crawling along the Connecticut coast? The answer lies in politics, not engineering.

Business

Business

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

Business

Life in motion

From the infrastructure giant improving quality of life to the railway firm entering the property market, we meet the high-flyers going above and beyond.

Affairs

Africa/Middle East

An interview with South African political cartoonist Zapiro, Guinea's corrupt politicians get their come-uppance, and pilgrims go high-speed.