All Regulation, legislation & standards articles – Page 19
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NewsGreen Cargo leases five new Siemens Vectron locomotives for the Scandinavian corridor
Alpha Trains have announced that Green Cargo has signed a long-term lease agreement for five Vectron locomotives for the Scandinavian corridor.
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NewsLithuanian Railways sign Memorandum of Intent with Ukrainian Railways
Lithuanian Railways signed the Memorandum with Ukrainian Railways to cooperate on full integration with Europe.
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NewsAgreement signed between Spain and Chile rail organisations
The cooperation agreement between Renfe and Chilean State Railways (EFE) will aim to develop railway operation in Chile and the rental and sale of rolling stock.
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NewsOman and Etihad Rail sign MoU with Vale for the transportation of iron by rail
The MoU will cover the development of integrated logistics solutions for the transportation of iron and its derivatives by rail.
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ArticleThe Federal Railroad Administration’s mission to make rail safer for all
In this exclusive article for Global Railway Review, Amit Bose, Administrator for the Federal Railroad Administration, discusses the importance of safety in rail, and the ways that the FRA is regulating rail in the U.S. to ensure continually improving levels of reliability, efficiency and safety.
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NewsHS2 announce carbon cutting milestone
HS2 have moved over 10 million tonnes of material by rail, reaching a milestone in HS2’s plan to cut carbon emissions by removing lorries from roads.
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NewsRIA react to UK rail passenger numbers hitting post COVID high
RIA have responded to DfT figures which depict rail passenger numbers averaging over 98% daily in April, a record post COVID-19 high.
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NewsNorthern to run ‘Eurovision express’ despite train strikes
Despite UK train strikes on 12 May 2023, Northern will run an hourly service to help international visitors arriving at Manchester Airport get to the Eurovision event in Liverpool.
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NewsCFL cargo and Bertani Trasporti launch new rail connection from Poland to France
CFL cargo and Bertani Trasporti’s new connection between Gliwice Port in Poland and Marckolsheim in France will help transfer 2,300 trucks from road to rail.
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NewsUK government to take over operating TransPennine Express
The Department for Transport will appoint its Operator of Last Resort to take over delivery of passenger services on the TPE network from 28 May 2023.
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NewsGCRE signs another partnership agreement
The Global Centre of Rail Excellence (GCRE) and Thales GTS have signed a partnership to work together on future rail projects.
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NewsRail business leaders urge PM not to delay GBR rail reform legislation
Over 60 rail business leaders have written to the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, urging him not to delay in bringing forward legislation to enact the government’s rail reform plans in the coming Parliamentary year.
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NewsLocal businesses urged to have their say on Midlands Rail Hub
Midlands Connect are urging local businesses to complete a short survey to support the future strategy along the Midlands Rail Hub route.
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NewsMetra release 2023 construction programme
Metra have revealed a comprehensive list of construction projects in 2023 which will ensure that passengers can enjoy safe and reliable services.
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NewsFRA launches new rail safety programme
FRA are using funding from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to launch a new programme which will advance efforts to improve the safety, performance and sustainability of rail.
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ArticleQ&A with Martin Prior of GBRTT: Travel Snapshot analysis
Martin Prior, Head of Revenue Analysis and Reporting at Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT), speaks to Global Railway Review about the GBRTT Train Travel Snapshot analysis, detailing some of its key takeaways and findings.
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NewsImages: Network Rail finish reliability upgrade on Norfolk and Suffolk rail lines
A package of works to keep trains running and improve level crossings on Norfolk and Suffolk local rail lines has been completed by Network Rail.
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NewsTransport for Wales sign client agreement with GCRE
Transport for Wales have signed a heads of terms agreement to become a major commercial client of the Global Centre of Rail Excellence.
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NewsNorthern’s £250k Accessibility Innovation Fund green lights six projects
Six projects designed to improve passenger accessibility have been given approval due to Northern’s £250,000 Accessibility Innovation Fund.
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NewsŠkoda Group to modernise six coaches for ÖBB Nightjet fleet
ÖBB have awarded a contract to Škoda Group for the modernisation of six couchette coaches for the Nightjet fleet.