All Funding, franchising & reform articles – Page 4
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NewsFinland hosts Rail Baltica seminar highlighting strategic mobility and regional cooperation across Nordic and Baltic countries
Officials, diplomats, and industry leaders met in Helsinki to discuss Rail Baltica’s economic, defence, and transport benefits for the Nordic–Baltic region.
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NewsEurostar RMT members to ballot for potential Strike
RMT will ballot Eurostar workers for possible strike action, citing unsafe conditions, poor management, and lack of investment despite strong company revenues.
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Greater Anglia joins publicly owned rail operators as Government advances Great British Railways reform
Greater Anglia’s transfer to public ownership marks a major step in the Government’s rail reform, creating a more reliable, unified and passenger-focused railway.
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NewsArriva Group acquires RTS Infrastructure to expand UK rail maintenance and construction capabilities
Arriva Group has acquired RTS Infrastructure, adding rail maintenance, depot capacity and design and construction services to strengthen its UK rail operations.
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Gemini Trains partners with Siemens, Rock Rail and Uber to launch new London to Europe fleet
Gemini Trains confirms partnership with Siemens Mobility, Rock Rail and Uber to deliver a new high-speed cross-Channel fleet connecting London with Paris, Brussels and Cologne.
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Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking launches €148.2 million call for innovative projects across Europe
The 2025-02 call invites SMEs, universities and start-ups to develop digital, sustainable and resilient solutions for the future of European rail networks.
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NewsRail sector urges stronger Connecting Europe Facility to boost EU transport funding, competitiveness and security
Europe’s rail associations have welcomed the Commission’s proposal for the next Connecting Europe Facility, urging greater funding to strengthen transport infrastructure, competitiveness and defence.
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NewsScottish Government backs £11.2m Inverness rail freight terminal project
The new Inverness rail freight terminal will receive up to £3 million in funding, cutting emissions and reducing HGV journeys.
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NewsCanadian National Rail has released its Winter Plan for its most challenging months of the year
Canadian National Rail has launched its 2025-2026 Winter Plan, highlighting $3 billion investment, predictive technologies, and partnerships to strengthen resilience and maintain reliable service during extreme conditions.
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NewsUK Government confirms next rail operators for nationalisation
UK rail nationalisation progresses as Govia Thameslink Railway, West Midlands, Chiltern and Great Western operators prepare integration into Great British Railways by 2027.
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NewsRailpen launches #BeyondTheTracks200 campaign to celebrate 200 years of rail innovation and social progress
Railpen’s #BeyondTheTracks200 campaign highlights 200 years of railway innovation, social impact and future sustainability, showcasing pensions, welfare, opportunities and workers’ rights across the UK.
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ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Digitalisation
Welcome to the forefront of rail innovation! Global Railway Review is proud to present our latest Track Insight digital report on Digitalisation. This comprehensive report delves into the profound technological evolution that is reshaping every facet of the rail sector, moving beyond buzzwords to reveal tangible realities.
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NewsAlstom-led consortium bids for Dublin MetroLink
The consortium will design, build, finance and operate Dublin’s fully automated MetroLink, improving connectivity, reducing congestion and supporting sustainable transport across the Greater Dublin Area.
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NewsEast Midlands and Northern trains launch digital ticketing trials for simpler, flexible, and contactless rail travel
Passengers can now tap in and out using a phone app, automatically charged the best fare, improving convenience, safety, and travel flexibility on UK railways.
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First of a Kind winners launch 26 innovative railway projects to improve safety and passenger experience
Government-backed projects will use AI and new technologies to enhance platform safety, reduce delays, and boost passenger experience across the UK rail network.
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NewsTrump Administration cuts funding for California's high-speed rail
The FRA has cancelled 175 million dollars in federal funding for California high-speed rail, as officials criticise mismanagement and escalating project costs.
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NewsWH Davis to expand workforce by 25% with UK Government backing
WH Davis, the UK’s only independent railway wagon manufacturer, will create 20 new jobs as part of a €44 million export contract to Ireland.
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NewsRetired train driver to cycle 700 miles across Europe raising funds for heart charity
Phil Read will cycle from Switzerland to Tamworth in memory of late colleagues, raising money for the British Heart Foundation over seven challenging days.
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NewsAlstom to deliver electrification and ERTMS upgrades on historic Bucharest–Giurgiu railway line
Alstom and Arcada will modernise 93 kilometres of Romania’s oldest railway, boosting speed, efficiency, and cross-border connectivity with Bulgaria via the Friendship Bridge.
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NewsSome big lifts for the $400 million Melbourne Intermodal Terminal
With the Australian Government focused on lifting economic productivity, the delivery of the Intermodal Terminal Company's $400 million Melbourne Intermodal Terminal (MIT) will significantly enhance the efficiency and cost effectiveness of freight and logistics operations and services in both the Victorian and national supply chains.