All Regulation, legislation & standards articles – Page 6
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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.
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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.
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NewsKeith Ludeman awarded OBE for leadership in UK transport and sustainable highspeed rail development
Keith Ludeman receives OBE for his pivotal role in steering London St. Pancras Highspeed through Covid challenges and pioneering sustainability initiatives.
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EU rail leaders meet in Poland to push for high-speed network and urgent funding reforms
UNIFE’s Warsaw assembly unites EU rail leaders to urge investment, procurement reform, and a clear high-speed rail strategy.
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NewsHigh Speed Rail Group reacts to UK Spending Review
Today's UK Spending Review has directly addressed HS2 by focusing on cost management and exploring alternative funding avenues.
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NewsRIA's Darren Caplan responds to the Chancellor’s spending review
Today's UK Spending Review has allocated significant investment to transport infrastructure outside London, including £15 billion for local transport projects in city regions and plans for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
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NewsEMR joins Rail Forum to advance train recycling and support the UK’s circular economy goals
EMR becomes a Rail Forum Patron, boosting efforts to recycle trains, cut emissions and promote circularity across UK rail.
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NewsRenfe and JR Central unite to expand global high-speed rail and DfT appoints Costain-led consortium
Renfe and JR Central boost international rail ties as DfT selects Costain consortium for UK infrastructure upgrades.
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NewsGHD joins Costain-led team to advise on key rail upgrades across western and Wales regions
GHD will support the Department for Transport with expert rail infrastructure advice alongside Costain and specialist partners.
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NewsBaltic ministers urge long-term EU funding to complete Rail Baltica and boost regional security
Baltic transport ministers call for stable EU funding to complete Rail Baltica, citing its vital role in regional defence.
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NewsFlixTrain orders 65 new high-speed trains to drive growth across Germany and Europe
FlixTrain announces €2.4 billion investment in new trains to expand affordable, sustainable high-speed rail across Germany and Europe.
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NewsPartnership to transform London Waterloo into vibrant destination with improved travel and community experience
A new collaboration aims to revitalise Waterloo Station, enhancing passenger journeys and unlocking wider regeneration and investment across the South Bank.
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NewsSouth Western Railway returns to public ownership under new Great British Railways reform plan
South Western Railway is the first operator to return to public control, marking a major step in UK rail reform.
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NewsFleet decarbonisation driven more by customer demand than compliance, new 2025 energy report reveals
Teletrac Navman’s new report shows fleets prioritise sustainability goals and customer expectations over government regulations when transitioning to alternative energy sources.
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NewsDfT and Catapult offer £1.8m in grants to boost UK transport sector innovation
Grants of up to £45k available for businesses and academics tackling transport decarbonisation, freight resilience, and emerging critical technologies.
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NewsCPK and Korea National Railway to share expertise on Poland’s high-speed rail development
CPK and Korea National Railway have signed an agreement to jointly advance high-speed rail infrastructure and operational expertise in Poland.
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NewsMatīss Paegle joins RB Rail AS board to boost Rail Baltica’s financial and strategic direction
RB Rail AS appoints Matīss Paegle to its Supervisory Board, strengthening Rail Baltica’s financial strategy and sustainability goals.
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NewsRail Baltica in Estonia signs historic €726 million construction contracts for mainline
Rail Baltica has signed two major construction deals, securing the full Estonian mainline route with international engineering consortia.
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RIA and Network Rail unite to deliver a greener, more sustainable future for UK rail
RIA joins forces with Network Rail and Supply Chain School to drive consistent sustainability practices across the UK rail industry.