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GBRf celebrate launch of state-of-the-art simulators in Peterborough
New simulators at Peterborough training facility will train new recruits to see how they respond to real-life scenarios.
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Norwegian State Railways rebrands as Vy
As the liberalisation of the rail market in Norway continues, the Norwegian State Railways (NSB) has now rebranded as ‘Vy’.
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RDG proposes ‘generational step-change’ to Britain’s franchise system
Following months of consultation with passengers, businesses and communities, Britain’s Rail Delivery Group (the RDG) has submitted proposals to the Williams Review that would create a generational step-change in accountability and customer focus.
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Crossrail reveals plans for completion of the Elizabeth line
New leadership team outlines new plan to put Crossrail project back on track with robust and realistic plan which follows a detailed audit of the programme.
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Delivering change to strengthen the UK rail sector: Leaders’ Debate 2019
The way the UK runs its railway is often at the centre of high-profile discussions. Some recent operational challenges have led to criticism of the system and a review of the sector. Despite this, there are ambitious plans to ensure the rail system continues to benefit passengers and support freight.…
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Moving into a new legal regime for global rail freight
For several decades, there has been enormous potential in door-to-door rail freight transportation between Europe and Asia, but there is still a lot to be realised. Erik Evtimov, Deputy Secretary General of the International Rail Transport Committee (CIT), explores the challenges to overcome and how the creation of a new…
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Two non-executive directors appointed to strengthen HS2 Ltd board
Both candidates bring a strong set of experience, which will help guide the construction of the largest infrastructure project in Europe.
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Next generation of UK’s engineers are targeted by HS2
HS2’s innovative programme of workshops is aimed at encouraging the next generation to meet the UK's growing engineering skills gap.
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Giruno Gotthard train granted to operate at 200km/h on the Swiss network
This clears the way for the new Gotthard train to travel with passengers on the Swiss rail network for the first time.
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Network Rail’s action plan is approved by Office of Rail and Road
Network Rail describes a number of new actions it will take to identify and address the underlying issues impacting train performance.
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Visibility must be a top priority as Network Rail begins new funding cycle
With Control Period 6 beginning, the Railway Industry Association highlights how a visible delivery of consistent rail infrastructure work is imperative.
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Russia and Kyrgyzstan to together develop the Kyrgyz railway network
Among the projects under consideration within the memorandum, the document indicates the construction of a China–Kyrgyzstan–Uzbekistan rail line.
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ORR introduces new regulatory policy for holding Network Rail to account
The new policy allows ORR to target those areas that have the most serious impact and detriment to passengers, freight customers and funders.
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Britain’s railway to use new punctuality measures to help improve performance
From April 2019 and as part of an ongoing plan to improve performance and reduce delays, Britain’s train operators and Network Rail will publish new measures of train punctuality.
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UIC signs MoU with Latin American Railway Association ALAF
The objective of the UIC Latin America Regional Assembly can be summarised as the “creation of a professional environment that maximises the potential in available competencies, guaranteeing value for money for our members”.
