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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.
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1,000 days pass since last update of RNEP
RIA have warned that increasing delays to the latest update of the RNEP are causing communication issues and project budget cuts.
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RIA and Women in Rail launch first ever EDI Charter annual report
RIA and Women in Rail have published the 2022 EDI Charter annual which showcases best practice in how to embed an inclusive culture in modern rail organisations.
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ORR’s annual health and safety report highlights improvement in track worker safety
ORR have released their annual health and safety report which covers the period between 1 April 2021 and 31 March 2022.
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HS2 announce winner of £370m Interchange Station contract
HS2 have announced the winner of the Interchange Station contract, which is worth up to £370 million.
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Arriva Sverige AB transfers ownership to the VR Group
Arriva Sverige AB, sold by Arriva International Ltd, has now been transferred to the ownership of the VR Group.
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Changing the way we look at street homelessness in railway stations
Lucie Anderton, Head of the Sustainability Unit at the UIC, explains the evolving role that train stations play as public spaces, and how these changes can benefit the growing street homelessness issue.
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Avanti West Coast becomes first train operator to join UKRRIN
Avanti West Coast has become a member of UK Rail Research Innovation Network which brings together world-leading experts and facilities across the industry.
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Official shortlist and vote announced to choose home of Great British Railways
Birmingham, Crewe, Derby, Doncaster, Newcastle-upon-Tyne, and York will compete in a public vote to be the home of GBR.
