All Funding, franchising & reform articles – Page 6
-
NewsRail industry leaders urge action on Midland Main Line electrification
The Rail Forum (RF) and the Railway Industry Association (RIA) have written a joint letter to Rail Minister Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill CBE, responding to the Government’s decision announced last week to ‘pause’ the Midland Main Line electrification upgrade.
-
NewsThe 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition (MetroTrans)
The Ministry of Commerce of the People's Republic of China has recently issued the "Reply of the Ministry of Commerce on Agreeing to Hold the 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition", approving the China Association of Metros to host the 2025 China International Metro Transit Exhibition (MetroTrans) in Qingdao Shandong ...
-
NewsFlash flooding vs freight rail
The recent flash floods that swept through Texas have delivered a stark and immediate lesson on the escalating vulnerability of critical infrastructure to extreme weather events.
-
NewsTransport for the North responds to Green light for road and rail upgrades
As of July 8th and 9th, 2025, the UK government has given the green light to over 50 road and rail upgrades across the country, backed by a £92 billion investment as part of its "Plan for Change."
-
NewsTPE invests over £530k in new Glasgow depot
TransPennine Express (TPE) has opened the doors to its brand-new Glasgow depot at Caledonian Chambers, following an investment of more than £530,000.
-
News€295.5 million granted to further support Rail Baltica
Rail Baltica global project coordinator RB Rail AS announced that the Rail Baltica project has been awarded an additional €295.5 million under the Connecting Europe Facility (CEF) Transport call within the current multi-annual budget period.
-
NewsNew rail training programme launched to support former Tata steelworkers into skilled employment
A new scheme will retrain 72 former Tata steelworkers for careers in the rail industry near Onllwyn.
-
NewsPublicly owned train operators coordinate maintenance plans to improve efficiency and reduce depot congestion
Northern, LNER and TransPennine Express collaborate at Heaton depot to maximise capacity and streamline maintenance across shared facilities.
-
NewsRSSB launches free e-learning course to promote consistent safe decision-making in the rail industry
The new course helps rail leaders make sound safety decisions by providing practical guidance and promoting a consistent approach across the industry.
-
ReportGlobal Railway Review’s Track Insight: Track Maintenance
This Track Insight delves into the revolutionary technological advancements that are transforming how we approach track maintenance.
-
News
Denmark to lead EU rail funding talks focusing on climate, security, and digital transformation
Denmark’s EU Presidency will prioritise rail investment, emissions targets, and military mobility in upcoming European budget and policy negotiations.
-
NewsCER calls for ambitious rail targets in EU Port Strategy to secure green and resilient growth
CER urges the EU to boost rail’s role in ports, supporting climate goals, strategic autonomy, and freight efficiency.
-
NewsGovernment launches project to eliminate mobile blackspots across UK rail routes with fibre upgrade
Project Reach will boost mobile coverage and install fibre along key rail routes, enhancing connectivity and cutting commuter disruptions.
-
NewsCalifornia’s high desert corridor project set to transform regional rail connectivity with HDR’s expert engineering services
The High Desert Corridor will link Palmdale and Victorville, improving access and economic growth with high-speed rail reaching up to 180 miles per hour.
-
NewsMayors take Eurostar to London as rail steps up for climate delivery ahead of COP30
City leaders mark Paris Agreement anniversary with Eurostar journey, highlighting rail’s vital role in achieving global climate goals.
-
NewsIndustry leaders back UK infrastructure strategy but call for long-term delivery and joined-up planning
The government’s new infrastructure plan receives industry praise, but experts urge coordination, continuity, and clear delivery to realise its potential.
-
NewsSouth Eastern Railway formed as track and train unite under single leadership to improve services
Southeastern and Network Rail merge under one team to boost performance, passenger experience and value for money in the South East.
-
NewsReliable Rail Service Act reintroduced to tackle high costs and poor freight rail performance
The Reliable Rail Service Act aims to ensure dependable freight rail service and reasonable rates for farmers, manufacturers, and small businesses across the US.
-
NewsRail industry welcomes rising passenger numbers and revenue following government investment boost
RIA hails new ORR and DfT figures showing 7% more journeys and £11.5bn in rail revenue growth.
-
NewsGovernment secures £500 million rail contract to protect thousands of British Steel jobs in Scunthorpe
A new five-year deal between Network Rail and British Steel safeguards thousands of UK manufacturing jobs and secures critical infrastructure supply.