All Funding, franchising & reform articles – Page 2
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NewsAlto launches extensive public consultations for high-speed rail project across Canada
Alto begins three-month consultation including Indigenous engagement, shaping high-speed rail routes and station locations with community input across Canada’s corridor.
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NewsRail Europe expands reach through Juniper Travel Technology integration
Rail Europe has integrated its European rail offering into Juniper’s platform, making it easier for travel agencies and OTAs to sell rail worldwide.
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NewsSecond mountain tunnel breakthrough in India advances Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train
The second mountain tunnel in India for the Mumbai–Ahmedabad bullet train has been completed, marking a major engineering milestone and boosting project confidence.
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NewsEuropean rail CEOs set 2026 priorities at CER Brussels Assembly
Rail leaders in Brussels agreed CER’s 2026 strategy, new leadership appointments, expanded membership and key positions on EU policy.
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NewsSouth Eastern Railway records highest-ever passenger trust scores
New YouGov data shows record-high passenger trust in South Eastern Railway, highlighting reliability gains and benefits of integrated track and train leadership.
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NewsWebuild secures Rome Metro C section T1 contract reinforcing leadership in sustainable metro construction
Webuild has been awarded section T1 of Rome Metro Line C, strengthening its global role in metro systems and sustainable urban mobility delivery.
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NewsGlobal rail rivals to gain advantage if EU cuts funding for rail research
UNIFE warns European rail suppliers risk losing global leadership if EU fails to fund a successor to Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking.
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NewsNew rail leaders appointed as government advances plans for Great British Railways reform
The government appoints new chairs at Network Rail and DFTO, strengthening leadership as legislation progresses to integrate track and train under Great British Railways.
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NewsCanada’s railways report strong growth in safety, ridership, investment, and workforce in latest industry review
Rail Trends 2025 shows Canadian rail investment, improved safety, higher passenger numbers, and well-compensated staff, highlighting the sector’s essential role in trade and connectivity.
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NewsNetwork Rail completes £7m Mossend upgrade to strengthen Scotland’s most important freight corridor
Network Rail’s nine day Mossend upgrade improves freight reliability, boosts depot speeds and supports greener transport across Scotland’s busiest rail freight hub.
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ArticleNavigating rail funding to deliver smarter, cleaner modernization
As new federal funding opportunities accelerate rail modernization, Joe Stack, Manager, Rail Business Development at Cummins, explains how strategic grant support, emissions modeling and modular, hybrid-ready technologies are helping operators turn these incentives into successful, long-term fleet upgrades.
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NewsNetwork Rail confirms four delivery partners for £1.75bn Midlands Rail Hub upgrade
Network Rail has named four industry partners to design and develop the Midlands Rail Hub, unlocking major capacity and connectivity improvements across the region.
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NewsCanada confirms Ottawa–Montreal as first segment of Alto high-speed rail project
Canada selects Ottawa–Montreal as first phase of its inaugural high-speed rail network, with construction from 2029 and nationwide consultations beginning in 2026.
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NewsMayor Sadiq Khan confirms London TfL Tube and rail fare rises for 2026
Sadiq Khan sets out TfL Tube and rail fare increases for 2026, revealing capped rises and funding-led plans for London’s rail network.
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NewsFirstGroup selected as TfL’s preferred operator for London Overground contract
Transport for London has selected FirstGroup for the new London Overground operator contract, awarding an eight-year deal to run and improve services.
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NewsRail Freight Group urges MPs to safeguard freight in Railways Bill
Rail Freight Group has told MPs that urgent amendments are needed to the Railways Bill 2025 to secure freight growth and competitiveness.
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NewsGovernment unveils Great British Railways branding ahead of parliamentary Railways Bill debate
New Great British Railways branding and livery revealed as Railways Bill enters parliamentary debate later today, signalling a reset of Britain’s rail management and customer experience.
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NewsPublicly owned train operators drive major new UK fleet investment
UK publicly owned train operators are advancing significant fleet procurements designed to modernise services, boost accessibility and improve performance for passengers.
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NewsCardiff Central redevelopment approved as major station overhaul begins 2026
A £77 million funding boost has cleared the way for Cardiff Central’s 2026 rebuild, transforming capacity and passenger experience at Wales’ busiest station.
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NewsRIA survey shows UK rail market confidence falling among business leaders
A new Railway Industry Association survey of 125 rail business leaders reveals falling confidence, recruitment freezes and fears of a work hiatus across the UK rail market.