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ERMEWA, INVEHO and IRT Railenium launch innovation project M4.0
ERMEWA SA, INVEHO and IRT Railenium have launched a joint research and innovation Maintenance 4.0 project to advance condition-based and predictive maintenance.
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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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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group improves rating in significant environmental ranking
ÖBB RCG has received a B rating from the Carbon Disclosure Project, a significant improvement from its previous rating.
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Elron orders 10 additional trains from Škoda Group
Elron have exercised the option for 10 additional electric multiple-units from Škoda Group, bringing the total number of units in the order to 16.
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Eurostar Group reveals new brand to reaffirm ambition to double passengers by 2030
Eurostar Group has unveiled new branding which will support them in their ambition to carry 30 million passengers by 2030.
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BNSF announce 2023 capital investment plan
BNSF Railway Company’s 2023 capital investment plan is worth $3.96 billion and will focus on keeping the rail network reliable for customers.
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National Express Group awarded €1 Billion German rail contract
National Express Group has won a €1 billion contract to operate the RE1 and RE11 Rhein-Ruhr-Express lines in Germany to 2033.
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GCRE begins next step in private investment process
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence have outlined the next phase of its plans to bring private sector investment into the company.
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Amtrak begin process for new overnight trains
Amtrak have taken the steps to replace the Amtrak Long Distance Network overnight trains for the first time in four decades.
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Alpha Trains lease eight Stadler FLIRT3 XL to VIAS Rail GmbH for Rheingau Express
Alpha Trains have leased eight brand-new Stadler FLIRT3 XL trains to VIAS Rail GmbH on a long-term basis, with an option for one additional train.
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SNCF Réseau renews its commitment to a positive safety culture
SNCF Réseau have signed the Declaration for a European Railway Safety Culture with the European Union Agency for Railways.
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MoU signed to develop high-speed rail in North-East Europe
RB Rail AS has signed a tripartite MoU to lay out the next steps in strengthening cooperation for the development of high-speed rail in the region.
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Network Rail announces trusted suppliers for Wales & Western upgrade
Network Rail’s trusted suppliers will deliver the region’s £2 billion programme of works to renew buildings and structures such as bridges, tunnels, culverts, and drainage.
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Rail Baltica Estonia signs contract for design works of regional stations
Rail Baltica Estonia has signed a contract with Ardanuy Ingenieria S.A. for the design works of Rail Baltica regional stations in the Harju and Pärnu counties.
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Indian Railways places $3 billion contract for new electric locomotives
Indian Railways has ordered 1,200 new electric locomotives, making it Siemens Mobility's single largest locomotive order in history.
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ÖBB Rail Cargo Group forms new subsidiary in Serbia
ÖBB Rail Cargo Group is now operating with its own staff and locomotives in Serbia, enabling faster connections between Turkey and Central and South-Eastern Europe.
