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$330 million Auckland rail network rebuild to begin in 2023
KiwiRail will begin a $330 million rail network rebuild across Auckland in early 2023 which will help to future-proof the rail network for decades to come.
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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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RIA calls on Government to reduce rail uncertainty
On the eve of the new Transport Secretary’s speech at the 2022 Conservative Party Conference, the RIA has called for the UK Government to provide more certainty to the rail industry.
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Oman-UAE rail network project discussed at inaugural meeting
The Oman Rail-Etihad Rail JV Company Board of Directors discussed implementation plans and technical studies to progress development of a joint railway network between the two countries.
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Three companies nominated for 2nd tender round of Rail Baltica mainline in Latvia
Companies from Italy, France, and Spain have been nominated for the 2nd round of construction supervision services for the Rail Baltica main line.
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Global Railway Review Weekly News Roundup
Craig Waters, Editor of Global Railway Review, explores what made the headlines in the rail industry during week 26-30 September 2022.
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InnoTrans 2022 in pictures
With 137,394 visitor numbers official announced through the doors of the Messe Berlin, we take a look back at InnoTrans 2022 with a selection of photos taken by the Global Railway Review team.
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ORR asks for views on next periodic review of HS1 Ltd
The ORR has launched a consultation to ask stakeholders for their views on the processes and approach to the next periodic review of HS1 Ltd.
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New report urges UK Gov to harness private sector to deliver rail growth
Rail Partners have published a report which outlines how private operators can support Government ambitions for growth and net zero.
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RSSB sign MoU with Korea Railroad Research Institute
RSSB have signed an MoU with the Korea Railroad Research Institute to enable more collaboration in research and development to further improve railway safety.
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South Western Railway commit to reach net zero by 2040
South Western Railway have announced a landmark commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 at the latest.
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Patriot Rail to acquire Delta Southern Railroad
Patriot Rail are to acquire Delta Southern Railroad as they look to enhance their presence for passengers in Louisiana.
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Caltrain unveil new electric trains
Caltrain has publicly unveiled new state-of-the-art electric train cars which will be put into service in 2024 and serve as the centrepiece of the Caltrain Electrification Project.
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ScotRail makes progress in creating a more diverse and inclusive workforce
ScotRail has been involved in a number of initiatives which aim to attract a more diverse and inclusive workforce into rail.
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Etihad Rail conclude knowledge transfer programme with DB
Etihad Rail and DB have concluded their joint knowledge transfer programme, which started in 2013, ahead of schedule.
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Alstom sign locomotive maintenance contract with Ferromex
Alstom have signed a contract to carry out preventive and corrective maintenance on 186 locomotives from the Ferromex fleet.
