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Features, dispatches and guides from the English edition.

FeatureEurope
The Rhaetian Railway in the Albula and Bernina landscapes, a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 2008, preserves tunnels, viaducts, and stations that explain how railway engineering transformed life in Switzerland's most isolated valleys.
Lucas Hartmann3 semanas ago7 MIN READ

FeatureAsia
An in-depth and rigorous analysis of the railway infrastructure defying Western Sumatra's rugged mountain topography, exploring its heritage engineering, track maintenance in extreme tropical environments, and the vital role of trains in Indonesia's territorial cohesion.
Lucas Hartmann4 semanas ago7 MIN READ

FeatureOceania
An in-depth and rigorous analysis of the railway infrastructure defying Western Tasmania's rugged topography, exploring its Abt rack-and-pinion engineering, forest heritage, and mobility challenges in a southern outpost.
Diego Salcido4 semanas ago7 MIN READ

FeatureRail
An in-depth and rigorous analysis of the railway infrastructure sustaining East Africa, exploring its century-old engineering, the geological challenges of the Great Rift, and the human impact on rural communities.
Arjun Mehta4 semanas ago7 MIN READ

FeatureMiddle East
An in-depth and rigorous analysis of the railway infrastructure sustaining eastern Turkey, exploring its bridge engineering, the geological challenges of the high plateau, and the social impact of rail transport.
Reza Farahani4 semanas ago7 MIN READ

FeatureOceania
One month away from its anticipated debut, Western Sydney International Airport is poised to redefine Australian aviation with an avant-garde operating model, integrated rail connections, and a profound commitment to sustainability.
Isabella Whitlock4 semanas ago6 MIN READ

FeatureRail
An in-depth and rigorous analysis of the railway infrastructure defying the Arctic Circle between Sweden and Norway, exploring its extreme engineering and the daily pulse of iron ore trains.
Joaquín Ferreira4 semanas ago7 MIN READ

FeatureMiddle East
A railway journey through the heart of Africa challenges conventional family vacation itineraries and proposes a fresh perspective on adventure, memory, and generational bonding.
Valentina Rojas4 semanas ago6 MIN READ

FeatureRail
An in-depth and rigorous analysis of the railway infrastructure sustaining the western highlands of Scotland, exploring its complex engineering, operational resilience against extreme weather, and its vital impact on rural communities.
Amara Nwosu4 semanas ago7 MIN READ

FeatureRail
An in-depth and rigorous analysis of the projected railway infrastructure and historical terrestrial transport sustaining Iceland’s rugged interior, exploring engineering challenges, volcanic geology, and the limits of mobility in an extreme environment.
Lucas Hartmann4 semanas ago7 MIN READ
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