From the ancient steam locomotives to the latest high-speed models in Europe and China, as well as the first hydrogen-powered convoys, this volume is a fascinating journey in the world of trains. This book guides discovery of the most recent news regarding rail transport, taking a look at the near future, when trains will be remotely controlled without train drivers on board.
AUTHOR: Franco Tanel a journalist and photographer, started as a professional in 1979 with the D-Day Photo Agency. He is editor-in-chief of the Italian specialised trains periodical TuttoTreno . Since 2009 he has been producing reportages, in Italy and abroad, for the bimonthly Railway Engineering published by Wegh Group.