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RIA responds to General Election political party manifestos
The majority of the main political parties published their General Election manifestos this week with rail policy prominent among them.
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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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SilverRail VP UK, David Pitt, comments on the latest UK election news
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
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Global Railway Review Issue 2 2024
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,…
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How do human and organisational factors affect rail safety performance?
22 March 2024 | By
Watch our FREE webinar and gain valuable insights into human factors affecting rail safety. Discover the root causes behind these mistakes and explore successful projects implemented by RSSB experts to prevent them.
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Global Railway Review Issue 1 2024
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…
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The digital way in rail freight operations
Discover how integrated planning helps you optimise daily rail freight operations, across all planning areas and time horizons for greater efficiency.
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Moving people, safely & reliably
Learn how the transit industry is rethinking enterprise asset management to meet a new level of standards and for moving people safely and reliably.
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Northern set to trial British Sign Language announcements on trains
Northern will trial British Sign Language announcements on trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds.
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Icomera launch the new A2
Icomera are launching the A2, the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 access point purpose-built for public transportation.
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Images: Major milestone reached in improving accessibility at Plumstead station
Network Rail has installed the two lift shafts which will be used to provide step-free access at Plumstead station in south east London.
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Alstom integrates its operations in Poland to form ALSTOM Polska S.A.
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.
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ARA welcome commitment to key rail projects in NSW Budget
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.
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Avanti West Coast awarded long-term contract after improvements for passengers
Avanti West Coast has been awarded a long-term contract by DfT following significant improvements across reliability, punctuality and customer satisfaction.
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Railway Transformation: Data-Driven Sustainability
18 September 2023 | By Cohesive
In this pivotal moment for the railway industry, experts gathered to address challenges, including aging assets and climate change. They emphasised data-driven strategies for efficiency, safety, and sustainability, breaking down silos to enable smarter decisions.
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TX Logistik record significant demand for waste transport by rail
TX Logistik AG have revealed that there has been a significant demand for international waste transport by rail in 2023.
