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ÖBB CEO Christian Kern reappointed as CER Chairman

28 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The General Assembly of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER) has re-elected its Management Committee and Chairman for a further two years.

Northern Rail recognised for environmental management

25 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

Northern Rail has achieved the newly established IS0 14001:2015 environmental management certification for its effort to integrate environmental work into core business processes.

SNCF unveils new TGV first class seat design

25 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

French transport operator SNCF has unveiled a prototype design of the new TGV first class seat at the Palais de Tokyo exhibition space in Paris.

Chancellor announces start of £11.8bn HS2 bidding process

24 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

The UK government’s High Speed Two (HS2) rail project reached a significant milestone in its development with Chancellor of the Exchequer George Osborne announcing the bidding process for the first phase of work.

Rail industry contributes £10 billion to British economy

22 September 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review

According to research carried out by Oxera on behalf of the Rail Delivery Group, Britain’s rail industry contributes up to £10.1 billion in added value to the economy.