All Funding, franchising & reform articles – Page 17
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NewsFunding programme opens to improve rail freight in Massachusetts
MassDOT has opened a new round of funding to seek applications from rail freight supported businesses for projects to expand or improve rail freight.
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NewsFRA launches new rail safety programme
FRA are using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to launch a new programme which will advance efforts to improve the safety, performance and sustainability of rail.
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NewsNorthern’s £250k Accessibility Innovation Fund green lights six projects
Six projects designed to improve passenger accessibility have been given approval due to Northern’s £250,000 Accessibility Innovation Fund.
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VideoQ&A with Alex Thompson, Network Rail: 175-year-old tunnel upgrade
Alex Thompson, Principle Technical Officer for Network Rail, speaks with Global Railway Review’s Editorial Assistant, Elliot Robinson about the £2 million track upgrade in a 175-year-old Staffordshire tunnel.
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NewsGlobal Centre of Rail Excellence issues tender for private investment
The successful bidder will take a majority stake in GCRE Limited and fund the innovation facility to completion.
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NewsRIA seeks long overdue update to the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline
There has been no update to the Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline (RNEP) since it was published exactly three-and-a-half years ago.
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NewsOxford rail station and railway upgrade work set to begin
Network Rail have officially begun a £161 million Oxford station and railway upgrade which aims to expand the railway to allow more rail services for passengers and freight.
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NewsNJDOT announces $27.8 million in Rail Freight Assistance Programme grants
NJDOT have announced the awarding of six Rail Freight Assistance Programme grants totalling more than $27.8 million.
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NewsMnDOT 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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NewsTfW launch new South Wales Metro trains
Transport for Wales have launched the first of the brand-new South Wales Metro trains, signifying the start of a new Welsh transport era.
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NewsNetwork Rail renewing track on the lines into London Victoria
As part of a wider London Victoria signalling upgrade programme, Network Rail are undertaking various renewal works at Streatham throughout April.
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NewsRIA 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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NewsAmtrak and SRC seek federal funds for new long distance service
Amtrak are partnering with the Southern Rail Commission to apply for federal funds for a new service across Mississippi and Louisiana to Texas.
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NewsSiemens Mobility to invest $220 million into North Carolina rail manufacturing facility
Siemens Mobility are building a $220 million manufacturing and rail services facility in North Carolina which is estimated to create more than 500 jobs by 2028.
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NewsKansas Governor announces almost $5 million for nine short line rail projects
The Governor of Kansas has announced that nine short line rail maintenance and rehabilitation projects are being awarded nearly $5 million.
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NewsImages: £1.2 million track upgrade set for Glasgow Central station
The track at Glasgow Central's platform 1 is set to be upgraded as part of a £1.2 million 10-week programme.
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News€8.6 million contract signed for construction works towards the border of Latvia
LTG Infra have signed a €8.6 million contract with A.C.B. AS for construction works towards the border of Latvia.
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NewsEU announce €600 million grant for Serbia rail modernisation
The €600 million European Union grant will help to modernise the railways in Serbia and improve Serbia's connectivity with other European rail networks.
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NewsMulti-million-pound Ebbw Vale upgrade continues
Network Rail are continuing the multi-million-pound Ebbw Vale upgrade with platform construction work at both Llanhilleth and Newbridge stations.
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NewsEC approves €1.1 billion German scheme to support operators using electric traction
The European Commission has approved a €1.1 billion German scheme to compensate rail transport operators using electric traction.