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UNIFE’s 2018 World Rail Market Study Results showcased at InnoTrans
The key message from UNIFE's 2018 World Rail Market Study Results announced at InnoTrans 2018 was that the global rail supply industry remains on a growth track
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Australasian and UK rail industries to develop a new partnership
The RIA, with 220 rail companies in membership, and the ARA, with 140 members, will together promote a closer working relationship.
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Caltrans releases the 2018 California State Rail Plan
Caltrans has worked with state, regional and local partners to develop a vision that supports increased efficiencies and connectivity across the state.
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By 2020, HS2 will have supported 15,000 new jobs
The new high-speed railway will benefit a whole generation of engineers, designers, architects and geologists, with 30,000 jobs supported in total.
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Commissioning: The forgotten part of rail projects?
Tony Latienda, Director - Rail Sector at the Hurley Palmer Flatt Group, writes about the importance of appointing independent commissioning experts at the outset of rail projects.
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Delivering international regulations to ensure efficient rail transportation
Aleksandr Kuzmenko, Head of the Legal Department of the Intergovernmental Organisation for International Carriage by Rail (OTIF) provides some highlights on the current development of international railway law.
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The Chairman of Italian Railways FS Group to be the new Chairman of UIC
An individual with impressive experience in the transport industry has been appointed as the new Chairman of the International Union of Railways (UIC).
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Issue 5 2018 – Digital version
In this issue: establishing rail as the backbone of future mobility, InnoTrans 2018 show preview, and Flordia's new rail system, Brightline.
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UK rail opportunities for international investors at InnoTrans 2018
At InnoTrans 2018, the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse will be exhibiting to promote UK rail investment opportunities - specifically showcasing the North and Midlands as the best location for companies to set up in the UK.
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FRA awards more than $200 million for PTC implementation
In selecting the grant winners, the FRA considered factors such as supporting economic vitality, leveraging federal funding and approaches to improve safety.
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Rail sector calls for EU budget that ensures the digitalisation of transport
The CER is calling upon policymakers to better reflect the importance of the digital transformation of rail in the new CEF proposal by increasing the allocated budget.
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‘Career and Education’ holds down a hall at InnoTrans
InnoTrans 2018 has given an entire hall to Careers and Education to inspire the next generation of transport employees, running from 18-21 September.
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Hull Trains is East Coast Main Line’s top performing long-distance company
Hull Trains has reported strong periods of service reliability and performance, with attention focused on improving the passenger experience.
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Greenbrier and Watco discontinue GBW Railcar Services venture
With tank car services and retrofits never materialising in the volume anticipated, the joint venture, GBW Railcar Services, has been discontinued.
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Transport Secretary announces preferred candidate for ORR Chair
The selected individual carries extensive experience in the transport industry and will be initially appointed as a non-executive board member at ORR.
