EU Agency for Railways becomes authority for cross-border traffic
17 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
With just one authorisation authority across Europe, the ERA will present a single and simplified authorisation and certification process.
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Occupational health figures are a ‘wake-up call’ for the rail industry
17 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Despite the steps taken by the rail industry to take care of its workforce, more needs to be done to ensure the health of employees is a priority.
European Commission study highlights greater role of European rail
10 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
New European Commission study suggests a shift to rail would benefit citizens in Europe, as the industry excels in covering its variable infrastructure costs and externalities like air pollution, CO2 and noise through charges, with smaller cost-coverage gaps in euros per passenger-km or tonne-km than other modes.
Testing times ahead for UK rail freight, warns FTA
7 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Despite the growth of UK freight in 2018, the FTA has warned that the industry must still be cautious as to the future of growth as Brexit looms ever closer.
Norfolk Southern to roll out TOP21 precision scheduled railroading plan
6 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The new operating plan is hoped to enhance customer service, increase operating efficiencies, support growth, and drive long-term shareholder value.
Bombardier and Hitachi to supply Italy with new Frecciarossa 1000 trains
5 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Trenitalia has ordered 14 Frecciarossa 1000's for operation within Italy, which have tops speeds of 360 km/h, the fastest ever service high-speed train in Europe.
GB Railfreight introduce three Class 66 locomotives to the UK rail network
4 June 2019 | By Global Railway Review
GB Railfreight (GBRf) has announced three Class 66 locomotives are to be leased from Beacon Rail Leasing and introduced to the UK rail network from Sweden.
Changes to Canadian railway regulations will improve employee safety
31 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review
In a bid to improve the railway safety across Canada, the Government has released plans to improve employee safety with a proposed Locomotive Voice and Video Recorder regulation.
EAIF to invest US$40 million in development of rail and ports in Guinea
30 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review
The investment is hoped to help create a new trade corridor in Guinea which will result in at least a three per cent GDP boost.
Cameras installed at level crossing to catch motorists breaking the law
29 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review
Cameras across the north of England have been implemented at level crossings to catch those who endanger lives by breaking the law at the crossings.
GBRf celebrate launch of state-of-the-art simulators in Peterborough
24 May 2019 | By Global Railway Review
New simulators at Peterborough training facility will train new recruits to see how they respond to real-life scenarios.
Norwegian State Railways rebrands as Vy
30 April 2019 | By Global Railway Review
As the liberalisation of the rail market in Norway continues, the Norwegian State Railways (NSB) has now rebranded as ‘Vy’.
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