CER publishes April 2021 ‘COVID Impact Tracker’ figures
CER has released the April 2021 figures for passenger, freight and, for the first time, infrastructure services from its updated 'COVID Impact Tracker'.
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UK SME survey highlights the importance of HS2 Eastern Leg receiving government approval
Results of the survey found that, of the SMEs already working on HS2, 80.5 per cent anticipated a drop in revenue should the West Midlands to Leeds route not go ahead.
ProRail signs GSM-R voice and data communications management agreement
Under the agreement, ProRail's GSM-R voice and data communications network in The Netherlands will be operated and maintained for a period of 10 years.
Lineas acquires IRP to strengthen its presence in the Dutch market
The acquisition will allow Lineas and IRP to extend their already good collaboration and further integrate their operations to offer even better solutions for customers.
U.S. Rail Passenger Fairness Act introduced to improve Amtrak on-time performance
The U.S. Rail Passenger Fairness Act will give Amtrak the ability to take freight railroads to court if they fail to provide preference to passenger rail operating on their lines.
Avanti West Coast launches social media forum for disabled customers
The ‘Accessible Rail Travel with Avanti West Coast’ Facebook group connects passengers with each other in order to share their travel experiences.
New report highlights the economic and social benefits of rail freight in the UK
The Rail Delivery Group's newest report outlines that rail freight delivers £2.5 billion in economic and social benefits to the UK annually, as well as significantly contributing to sustainability targets.
DB Cargo increases efforts to deliver noise emission reductions
In order to reduce the impact of rail noise on German residents, DB Cargo has implemented a range of measures, including noise protection walls, to achieve its reduction target.
All UK railway station managing companies commit to sustainability pledge
Following the publication of the Sustainable Stations: Best Practice Guide, all station managing companies in the UK have pledged their commitment to making the country's railway stations more sustainable.
GB Railfreight receives first intermodal wagon sets from VTG Rail
The wagons will be used to support GB Railfreight's growing demand for intermodal services and contribute to the reduction of carbon emissions.
Transport Focus calls for better passenger information to support social distancing
With new data showing that nine in 10 people would find it useful to have information on how busy services are, Transport Focus has called for transport operators to provide better information about the space available on board their services.
$1.69 billion COVID-19 relief funding announced for Amtrak
Pete Buttigieg, U.S. Secretary of Transportation, has announced the huge sum will be provided under the American Rescue Plan Act and will give much-needed relief to Amtrak, states, commuter railroads, and to Amtrak employees.
FTIA awards signalling and ETCS contract for Kouvola-Kotka-Hamina line
By installing a ETCS L2 test track on the Kotka-Kouvola-Hamina line, FTIA will launch a nationwide train control system update to ETCS L2.
Long Island Rail Road to test feasibility of electric trains travelling on diesel branches
LIRR will work with Alstom to complete an eight-month initial analysis of the use of batteries that could enable electric railcars to travel on the railroad’s diesel branches.
Nevomo begins international expansion with new partnerships
After forming partnerships with EUREF-Campus Düsseldorf and the University of Applied Sciences Emden/Leer, Nevomo has begun its international expansion.