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NewsTransport experts urge UK government to revitalise high-speed rail plans
Transport experts and campaigners are urging the UK government to take immediate steps to enhance the HS2 rail network by advancing critical projects in London and Staffordshire.
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NewsMajor track upgrade to impact Southern train services in Crystal Palace area
From 24 August to 1 September, Southern train services in the Crystal Palace area will be disrupted as Network Rail undertakes a major track upgrade, with passengers advised to use London Underground, London Overground and London Buses as alternatives.
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NewsSouth Rail Systems Alliance completes historic track renewal in Severn Tunnel
The South Rail Systems Alliance achieved a historic milestone by completing the full renewal of the Severn Tunnel’s track in a single 16-day possession, marking a first for the rail industry.
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NewsTfL announces planned closures on the Piccadilly line for essential upgrades
TfL advises Piccadilly line customers to plan ahead and allow more time for their journeys due to temporary closures in August 2024 for vital upgrades, in preparation for the new fleet of trains arriving from 2025.
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NAO report highlights government's major changes to HS2 programme
NAO's recent report highlights how the UK government's changes to the HS2 programme, including cancelling Phase 2 and scaling back Euston station, have led to a reassessment of project scope and management by DfT and HS2 Ltd.
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ArticleThe importance of future-proofing asset management
We caught up with Marco Corradini from SBB at the Rail Infrastructure Asset Management Summit 2024, in London earlier this year to get his thoughts on the most important parts of infrastructure asset management.
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NewsCampaign for Better Transport calls to expand rail capacity and review HS2 cancellation
Campaign for Better Transport is urging the new UK government to expand rail capacity, reconsider the cancelled sections of HS2 and halt the sell-off of HS2 land while the project's future is reviewed.
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NewsRail Baltic Estonia and Tariston AS sign Hagudi-Alu railway section contract
Rail Baltic Estonia and Tariston AS have signed a €30.59 million contract to construct the 7km Hagudi-Alu section of the railway line, set to be completed by the end of 2027.
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NewsLatvia to commence construction of Rail Baltica mainline
Latvia has reached another milestone in the Rail Baltica project by beginning construction of its mainline. On 21 May the Rail Baltica team, representatives from the European Commission and international partners from France, Italy, Poland, Lithuania and Estonia gathered in Riga. They marked the occasion by sending messages to future ...
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NewsCatherine Trautmann: Rail Baltica is a symbol of equality between the citizens of the EU
Mme Catherine Trautmann, the European Coordinator for the North-Sea Baltic Trans-European Transport Network (TEN-T), which includes Rail Baltica, visited Riga to attend the Rail Baltica mainline kick-off event in Latvia on 21 May 2024. During her visit, she met with the management teams of Rail Baltica delivery organizations and the ...
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NewsIndustry responds to National Infrastructure Commission annual review
Figures from the rail industry, including RIA's Darren Caplan and a spokesperson from the High Speed Rail Group, have responded to the National Infrastructure Commission's annual review.
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NewsIarnród Éireann (Irish Rail)'s night-time track works
Iarnród Éireann (Irish Rail) have begun a series of track repairs and maintenance works across their network.
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High Speed Rail Group publishes 5 recommendations for the government post HS2 announcements
The High Speed Rail Group (HSRG) have issued five recommendations for the next UK government, post HS2 cancellations.
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NewsAmtrak’s Harrisburg Line track renewal project moves to second phase
Amtrak have started phase two of their track renewal programme for the Harrisburg Line in Pennsylvania, with some changes to services.
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NewsCOMMENT: Rail Partners' Andy Bagnall responds to Labour's rail policy
Rail Partners' Chief Executive Andy Bagnall has issued his response to the UK Labour Party's plans for the rail industry.
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NewsRail Baltica publish 'Economic Focus' report
Rail Baltica, the international rail infrastructure project organisation in the Baltic region, has published an 'Economic Focus' report.
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The HS2 Timeline: Part 1
Read part 1 of Global Railway Review's HS2 timeline, detailing the origins and planning stages of the UK high-speed rail project.
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NewsAmtrak publishes guide for West Baltimore community investments funded by the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program
American operator Amtrak have published guidance for West Baltimore community investments, funded by the Frederick Douglass Tunnel Program.
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California High-Speed Railway Timeline: Part 1
Read Part 1 of GRR's history of the California High-Speed Railway project, where we chart its origins and key players.
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NewsRail Baltic Estonia signed an alliance procurement consultancy contract
Rail Baltic Estonia have signed an alliance procurement consultancy contract with BrainTeam OÜ and Vison Oy.