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OTIF signs Memorandum of Understanding with UNESCAP
Both organisations are aware of the importance in avoiding duplication of work and providing maximum effective use of resources and experience.
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RIA urges policymakers to press ahead with Crossrail 2 decision
Despite delays to Crossrail 1, policymakers are urged not to delay decisions on moving forward with future projects such as Crossrail 2.
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Transport’s Woman of the Year says “the impossible is definitely possible”
After receiving the prestigious honour at the 2018 FTA everywoman in Transport & Logistics Awards, Anna Delvecchio MCIPS, Commercial Account Director at Amey and the co-lead of the recent Rail Sector Deal, spoke to Tara Nolan, Junior Editor of Global Railway Review, on how she plans to encourage more diversity…
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Metrorail terminates bicycle ban on trains during rush hour
When Metrorail first opened, bikes were not allowed in the system at all. Since then, Metro has slowly loosened restrictions without significant problems.
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Allan Cook is appointed as new Chair of HS2 Ltd
West Midlands Combined Authority welcomes the new appointment and looks forward to working with Allan on the HS2 project in the future.
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European Parliament votes in favour of greening and digitalising transport
An efficient CEF will provide vital funding to rail and help to further increase its contribution to the EU’s 2030 climate targets.
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Whitepaper: Shunter Safety – The industry’s hidden concern
There is no doubt that the rail industry is a potentially dangerous place to work...
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UK government and rail industry agree on a Rail Sector Deal
The UK’s rail network supports people getting to work, enables businesses to access the talent they need to grow, and moves goods across the country.
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Consultation confirms support for new rail link to Heathrow from the West
Following a public consultation, 72 per cent of respondents support the potential new rail link from Reading and Slough to London Heathrow Airport.
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2018: A year of progress and change for California’s high-speed rail project
As construction continues at pace on California’s high-speed rail system, Chief Engineer at the California High-Speed Rail Authority, Scott Jarvis, shares the progress made to date on one of the most complex and far-reaching, public infrastructure projects in the United States – one that will not only transform rail travel…
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Moving forward with an open exchange of ideas
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Libor Lochman, Executive Director of the Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies (CER), writes that 2018 saw mixed results for transport legislation, but there’s great hope for 2019.
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Crossrail and HS2 Chairman, Terry Morgan, steps down
Sir Terry Morgan's resignation from Chairman of Crossrail Ltd and HS2 Ltd has been accepted by the Transport Secretary.
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ORR takes action against Network Rail to deliver improved performance
Passengers rely on both Network Rail and train operators to deliver performance, but the role of the ORR is to examine Network Rail’s contribution.
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Rail Alliance and BCRRE strive to create a better railway using technology
To effectively connect the rail industry, innovation and academia together, the Rail Alliance has signed a new agreement.
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Russian Railways signs MoU with Afreximbank and Russian Export Center
Russian Railways has advanced technologies and techniques for effectively managing railway systems abroad and fulfilling related projects.
