All Funding, franchising & reform articles – Page 8
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LTG Infra advances Rail Baltica extension with new tender for Berčiūnai-Joniškėlis section in Lithuania
LTG Infra announces tender for a new Rail Baltica section, boosting Lithuania’s high-speed rail network and regional connectivity by 2025.
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ArticleDisrupting rail freight: Assessing the role of DAC in industry evolution
Michal Litwin, European Rail Freight Association`s (ERFA) Board Member, and Director General of the Federation of Independent Rail Operators (ZNPK), spoke to Global Railway Review’s Halimah Haque about the potential impacts of Digital Automatic Coupling (DAC) on the rail freight industry and the challenges faced by independent operators in adapting ...
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Unite members at ScotRail back two-year deal with pay rise and improved family benefits
Over 300 Unite members at ScotRail have backed a two-year pay deal including wage increases and better maternity, paternity, and apprentice pay.
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News£1.7 million invested to improve access and safety at stations across UK rail network
Govia Thameslink Railway is delivering 51 projects to improve station accessibility, safety and facilities across its 236-station UK network.
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ArticleOmnichannel Payment Solutions Transforming Public Transport: Insights from Transport Ticketing Global 2025
Our team attended Transport Ticketing Global, the premier industry event focused on smart ticketing innovations for public transport. This March the London-based conference has welcomed over 1,200 ticketing and mobility professionals representing 65 countries, including key decision-makers from transport operators, authorities and technology providers across the ecosystem.
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NewsDonald Trump says US won’t fund California high-speed rail amid soaring costs and project delays
Donald Trump refuses further federal funding for California’s overbudget bullet train, criticising cost overruns and predicting political fallout for Newsom.
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NewsBlu Wireless appoints Ady Moores as CFO to drive global scale-up and commercial growth
Ady Moores joins Blu Wireless as CFO, bringing strong scale-up expertise to support its global commercial expansion and innovation strategy.
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NewsDFTO celebrates multiple nominations at Women in Rail Awards for championing diversity and inclusion
DFTO train operators and staff earn top award nominations for their contributions to gender equality and industry inclusion.
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London St. Pancras Highspeed unveils £300 million renewal plan to boost high-speed rail reliability
A £300 million investment will renew key high-speed rail assets and trial innovative monitoring technologies over the next five years.
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NewsAmtrak to launch Mardi Gras rail service connecting New Orleans and Mobile via coastal Mississippi
New Amtrak Mardi Gras Service begins this summer, offering twice-daily connections and celebrating Gulf Coast culture and communities.
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NewsArriva proposes new direct rail service from Newcastle to Brighton via Gatwick Airport
Arriva has applied to launch a direct Newcastle-Brighton rail service via Gatwick, boosting regional links and utilising spare network capacity from 2026.
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NewsRail leaders back European plan to deliver connected, fast and sustainable high-speed train network
European rail executives push for a unified high-speed network, calling for fair policies, investment, and seamless ticketing across borders.
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NewsRail reform is an opportunity to better integrate track and train operations
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its response to the Government consultation on rail reform, “A railway fit for Britain’s future”.
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Article"The beatings will continue until morale improves"
It’s hard not to have a sense of groundhog day in rail currently. It feels that we’ve, over the course of the last decade at least, repeatedly been led back to the promise of a great change / rebrand / innovative approach that will transform the way we deliver railways ...
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WebinarAI Governance in Rail
Watch this free expert-led discussion on AI Governance in rail. Discover how the rail industry is developing policies, ethical frameworks, and risk mitigation strategies to ensure the safe, transparent, and responsible deployment of AI by attending our free expert-led panel discussion.
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ArticleTrack Insight Report: How Rail Operations Are Evolving in 2025
The global rail industry is entering a new era, powered by cutting-edge technology, shifting passenger expectations, and an urgent drive for sustainability. By 2050, global rail demand is projected to double. Download our FREE report to explore how operations are transforming and what the future holds for mobility networks worldwide.
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NewsUniversal signalling closes funding round
Universal Signalling, a developer of innovative railway signalling and safety-critical systems, has successfully closed the first tranche of its pre-seed investment round. SFC Capital led the round, with additional funding provided by a group of business angels.
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NewsColas Rail UK adopts Sulnox Eco to cut emissions and boost diesel fuel efficiency across fleet
Colas Rail UK will roll out Sulnox Eco across its fleet after trials show major fuel and emissions savings.
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NewsUNIFE hopes €3bn R&I investment to protect European rail’s strategic autonomy
UNIFE has expressed their belief that investing €3 billion in a dedicated Rail Research Programme in the next EU Budget will help develop technologies to keep the European rail supply industry number one in the world, amid the global race to challenge its position.
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NewsLondon St. Pancras Highspeed unveils incentive scheme to boost international rail services and connectivity
London St. Pancras Highspeed announces financial incentives to encourage new international services, expand destinations, and increase rail travel to Europe.