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South Western Railway becomes industry partner of GTMC
GTMC, the only representative body for travel management companies (TMCs) and the business travel community in the UK, welcomes another industry partner…
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MTR European Head of Property appointed to bring rail investment model to Europe
In the latest step towards bringing Rail plus Property to Europe, MTR Corporation has appointed a new European Head of Property…
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‘Root and branch reform’ for rail fares is on the table
Britain’s rail companies, from both the public and private sectors, are launching a public consultation to seek ‘root and branch reform’ of fares and ticketing regulation.
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HS1 Ltd’s new Chairman Designate has been decided
Replacing Rob Holden, Keith Ludeman will become the Chairman of HS1 Ltd in September 2018 and responsible for the progression of High Speed 1…
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UK rail regulator to create assisted travel advisory group
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced it will create an advisory group to support work on potential updates to the guidance that the rail industry uses to form accessibility policies.
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UIC and UITP sign a Memorandum of Understanding in Barcelona
Both companies believe joint initiatives are vital in facilitating the international movement of goods and services and ensuring effective harmonisation in the rail sector…
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VIA Rail Canada launches RFQ for manufacturer of new fleet
The fleet renewal is part of VIA Rail's transformation plan to lead Canadians towards a more sustainable future with an improved transport network…
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Network Rail asks companies to challenge their current rail standards
To encourage further improvements and innovations across the UK’s rail network, Network Rail is asking contractors and stakeholders to highlight where standards and regulations need to be changed…
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RSSB has published its 2018-19 Business Plan for a better, safer railway
The Rail Safety and Standards Board are focused on improving the UK’s rail sector and have compiled a plan to help businesses within the industry keep the railway safe and sustainable…
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Pitching for Railway Investment?
As railway experts working for the World Bank, Martha Lawrence and Nicolás de León de Mariá engage with many client countries that are looking to expand or upgrade their railway systems. For Global Railway Review, Martha and Nicolás explain that whenever a railway investment is pitched to them, their first…
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Request for Qualifications issued for GO Rail expansion project
Toronto is investing $21.3 billion to transform the GO Rail network from a commuter transit system to a regional rapid transit system and the GO Rail expansion project is a key part of the transformation…
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Penalty fares altered to protect passengers’ genuine mistakes
Individuals who made sincere mistakes in purchasing the incorrect ticket will hopefully not be treated like fare dodgers now with the new guidance policy in place…
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Regional Debate – Scandinavia
2 April 2018 | By
Scandinavia’s rail network is already one of the world’s most advanced, and one that continues to benefit from investment and support. This regional debate involving some key industry leaders explores the driving forces behind the region’s rail success and provides a platform for discussion on the future of rail in…
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Issue #2 2018 – Digital version
Discover how intelligent predictive maintenance techniques and innovative ways of analysing data are key in assisting railways to reduce costs and perform more reliably
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Product Showcase: Benefits of a 2×25 kV++ system
The 2×25 kV++ system is an upgrade of the 2×25 kV catenary arrangement with a substantially decreased catenary impedance...
