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Political pressure on competition policy could undermine the single EU rail market
If the single EU rail market is to become a global reference, competition policy must be enforced through law and not political pressure.
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2018 was a record year for RegioJet, with nearly 10 million passengers carried
Further refurbishments, with an investment of over €40 million, will occur over the next three years as RegioJet continues to enhance its offering.
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ORR publishes annual report on rail funding and expenditure data
During 2017-18, operators saw their costs increase for staff (0.9 per cent), rolling stock (5.5 per cent) and other operating costs such as access charges (1.4 per cent).
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Why is cyber-security so important for the rail industry?
Emma Megan, Rail Industry Writer, discusses how the cyber-security paradigm is a highly operational and technical topic, but nonetheless, a priority that the rail sector must address.
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Is it time to rethink the structure of how Britain’s railways operate?
Reflecting on the recent difficult times for Britain’s railways, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, explores the opportunities that could lead from the governments ‘root and branch’ review of rail, the implications of Brexit and recognising that the most important part of the railway is its passengers.
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Network Rail employs first head of apprenticeships to improve access to rail careers
Apprenticeships are central to Network Rail’s skills development strategy and the company is a supporter of reforms to make them more flexible.
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A new standards challenge process will be developed by RIA and TfL
The aim of the process is to develop innovations in the industry, with the potential to reduce costs for the benefit of passengers, freight users and taxpayers.
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‘Noah’s Train’ stops in Berlin on its climate protection campaign route
As part of the Rail Freight Forward initiative to increase rail's share of total freight transport in Europe, the train’s journey demonstrates the commitment of European freight operating companies to improving climate protection.
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‘Guaranteed French Origin’ status for Francilien and OMNEO/Regio 2N trains
The Pro France association has awarded Bombardier Transportation the ‘Guaranteed French Origin’ label for its Francilien and BOMBARDIER OMNEO/Regio 2N trains, both of which are designed and produced at Bombardier’s Crespin site in Hauts-de-France.
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Getlink’s momentum continues with ninth year of revenue growth
Eurostar recorded a sharp increase in traffic over the whole of 2018 and has set a new all-time record with 10.97 million passengers.
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Final multi-million-pound contracts awarded in Scotland and North East
Network Rail has announced further multi-million-pound contract awards for Control Period 6 (2019-2024), worth a total of £467 million.
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Eurotunnel calls for clarification on border control following Brexit vote
Eurotunnel is currently working to ensure that new post-Brexit border controls will have no significant impact on Tunnel traffic.
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Railway Management System Market to reach USD 64 billion by 2024
According to a new research report by Global Market Insights, Inc, the Railway Management System Market will grow at a CAGR of over 10 per cent between 2018 and 2024.
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HS2 sets new benchmark in construction vehicle emission standards
All diesel HGVs working the length of the UK’s HS2 project will be powered by the cleanest available Euro VI engines – going beyond current standards set in the UK.
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Are lessons from Clapham Junction disaster ‘fading’ from the rail sector?
David Porter, Chair of the Institution of Occupational Safety and Health’s (IOSH) Railway Group, examines what was learned in the 1988 Clapham Junction rail crash and, following several incidents and near-misses in recent years, asks if those lessons have been forgotten.
