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Railways are often controlled by governmental or independent safety and economic regulators, responsible for ensuring that railway operators and infrastructure managers comply with certain laws and standards. Regulatory aspects include funding requirements, access to railway networks and controlling the licenses of the operators of railway assets. Regulators also enforce consumer/passenger protection law in relation to the railway.
What are the emerging and evolving topics around railway regulation, legislation and standards?
The California State Transportation Agency and High-Speed Rail Authority have renewed their agreement with FRA to continue streamlining federal environmental review processes for the state's high-speed rail projects.
The 2024 King's Speech outlines significant legislative changes aimed at transforming the UK's rail services through public ownership, infrastructure development and operational efficiency.
Campaign for Better Transport is urging the new UK government to expand rail capacity, reconsider the cancelled sections of HS2 and halt the sell-off of HS2 land while the project's future is reviewed.
The majority of the main political parties published their General Election manifestos this week with rail policy prominent among them.
23 May 2024 | By
The 2024 United Kingdom general election is scheduled to be held on Thursday 4 July 2024. It will determine the composition of the House of Commons, which determines the Government of the United Kingdom
Spring has, apparently, sprung and we welcome our second issue of Global Railway Review to 2024! The last couple of months has felt like the industry is beginning to warm-up, a build-up of energy and anticipation for what the rest of the year might hold. At the end of March,…
22 March 2024 | By
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14 February 2024 | By
Welcome to our first edition of 2024! This year marks a significant milestone for Global Railway Review as we proudly celebrate our 30th anniversary. In this issue of Global Railway Review we feature articles from industry experts on a range of topics from Freight Rail to changes to Regulations and…
Discover how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
Learn how the transit industry is rethinking enterprise asset management to meet a new level of standards and for moving people safely and reliably.
Northern will trial British Sign Language announcements on trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds.
Icomera are launching the A2, the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 access point purpose-built for public transportation.
Network Rail has installed the two lift shafts which will be used to provide step-free access at Plumstead station in south east London.
Alstom has merged all the entities operating in Poland into one company, ALSTOM Polska S.A., to strengthen its position as a leading manufacturer and exporter in the Polish rail industry.
The Australasian Railway Association has welcomed the NSW Government’s investment in several significant rail projects as part of its $72.3 billion transport infrastructure commitment.
