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Network Rail signs solar power agreement for a greener railway
Network Rail have signed a solar power contract which will cover around 15 per cent of Network Rail’s annual consumption of non-traction energy.
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Connectivity and modal shift for stations in the West Midlands
Liam Brooker, Programme Sponsor for the West Midlands Rail Executive (WMRE) speaks to Global Railway Review about the West Midlands Rail Programme and the impact it is having for the West Midlands region, as well as the need for modal shift to rail and how this can help communities.
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Rail Baltica main route in Estonia meets EIA requirements
An environmental impact assessment report has declared the Ülemiste-Kangru section of Rail Baltica to be compliant with requirements.
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Northern to offer ‘through tickets’ for rail passengers in Blackpool
Northern, in partnership with Blackpool Transport, will offer rail passengers ‘through tickets’ that will also cover bus and tram journeys in Blackpool.
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Braking and entrance systems contract awarded for Velaro Egypt trainset
A contract to equip 15 of Siemens Mobility’s Velaro Egypt trainsets with braking and entrance systems has been awarded to Knorr-Bremse.
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Philipp Nagl becomes the new CEO of DB Netz AG
DB Netz AG have announced that Frank Sennhenn will be succeeded by Dr Philipp Nagl as CEO, after holding the role for more than nine years.
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The ARA welcome plan for Cross River Rail opening
The release of SEQ Rail Connect, which sets out the blueprint for connecting Cross River Rail to the wider rail network, has been welcomed by the ARA.
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Rail declaration in support of Ukraine’s railways sent to EU leaders
A joint declaration signed by 32 rail companies and organisations, including CER, pledging assistance to Ukraine’s railways has been sent to EU leaders.
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A message from our Editor: Join us live and in-person at Digital Rail 2022
Find out why our Editor, Craig Waters, thinks that you should join us for Global Railway Review’s two-day flagship event, Digital Rail, taking place on 7 and 8 November at Twickenham Stadium in London, UK – marking our return to in-person events for the first time since 2019!
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EBRD announce investment in first green infrastructure bond in Morocco
EBRD have invested MAD 200 million (€19.2 million equivalent) in green bond for Moroccan rail operator Office National des Chemins de Fer du Maroc (ONCF).
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Network Rail formally move ahead with maintenance reforms
Network Rail have started the legal consultation process with its trade unions on maintenance reforms to modernise and improve efficiency.
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Kazakhstan Railways receive EBRD funding boost
EBRD have announced an investment of KZT 50 billion (up to US $100 million) in Kazakhstan Railways local bond issue to improve the financial resilience of the national rail operator.
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Key documents on future regulation of the rail network published by ORR
ORR have published four documents about the future regulation of the GB rail network, with three of these supporting ORR’s 2023 periodic review.
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HS1 publish 2021/22 ESG Report
HS1 have published its ESG Report for 2021/22 which documents the progress HS1 have made against the targets set out in its 2020 Sustainability Strategy.
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The ACCC will not oppose Aurizon’s proposed acquisition of One Rail
The Australian Competition & Consumer Commission have announced that, after consideration, the proposed acquisition of One Rail by Aurizon will not be opposed.
