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RIA publish new paper outlining rail electrification benefits
RIA have published a new paper entitled Rail Electrification: The Facts which outlines the many benefits of rail electrification.
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Regs & Legs
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?
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MnDOT selects nine freight rail projects to receive funding
Minnesota Department of Transportation have announced that nine freight rail projects will receive a total of $6.95 million in funding to improve freight rail services.
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VPRA issue RFQ for Long Bridge Project construction partners
The VPRA has issued a Request for Qualifications seeking construction partners for the north end of the Long Bridge Project.
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Q&A with Mark Plowright, Virgin Trains Ticketing: Driving rail recovery
Mark Plowright, Virgin Trains Ticketing Director, discusses the challenges currently facing rail retailers with Global Railway Review and details the best ways that rail travel can win over passengers.
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RIA publish data and digital priorities report
The Railway Industry Association has published a new report covering the challenges and opportunities that data and digital technologies offer the rail industry.
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Renfe awards CAF a contract for the supply of 29 Cercanías electric trains
Renfe have awarded CAF a contract to supply 29 electric multiple units, with the option to expand the supply with up to nine additional electric trains.
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South Western Railway praised for workplace inclusivity
South Western Railway have been recognised for making progress in fostering an inclusive workplace and culture.
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Great British Railways Transition Team publish first passenger journey analysis
GBRTT has shared its first passenger analysis to develop insights into the reasons people are taking the train and the wider implications for the industry.
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RIA sets out plan to grow rail exports and boost UK trade
The RIA has submitted a series of recommendations to the International Trade Select Committee Inquiry setting out how the UK can grow rail exports and boost trade.
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GTR to operate Class 717 fleet with in-cab digital signalling
GTR have received authorisation from the ORR to place its Class 717 fleet into passenger service with in-cab digital signalling.
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IMAGES: HS2 reveals final design for the North Portal of the Chiltern Tunnel
HS2 has revealed the final design for the North Portal of the Chiltern Tunnel, the last of seven key design elements for the project’s longest tunnel.
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Derby selected as new home of Great British Railways
Following a long search, the UK Government have announced Derby as the new home of Great British Railways.
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Stadler and Trenitalia sign framework agreement for EUROLIGHT Dual locomotives
Stadler and Trenitalia have signed an agreement for the supply of up to 50 EUROLIGHT Dual locomotives with a first call-off order for 13 units.
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Avanti West Coast contract extended for six months following recent service improvements
Following six months of significant progress, the UK Government have extended Avanti West Coast’s contract until 15 October 2023.
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HS2 delivers £1.7bn boost to West Midlands businesses, report reveals
A new report released by HS2 Ltd outlines the economic benefits delivered by Britian's new high-speed rail project so far across the West Midlands.
