August 27, 2024
An inside job
With many trains having an operating life of 40 years or more, a train that was considered state-of-the-art at the start will likely feel rather dated by mid-life. And who wants to ride in a time capsule? Turns out, passengers don’t, with unattractive and outdated interiors being a potential roadblock to increasing rail usage. Unfortunately, giving an old train a new look is easier said than done. That’s because the interiors of most rolling stock…