Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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ORR Publishes Safe AI Innovation Action Plan
The Office of Rail and Road has published its Safe AI Innovation Action Plan, setting out plans to enable the safe adoption of AI in UK rail…
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GTR to Enter Public Ownership on Sunday 31 May
From Sunday 31 May, GTR will officially become part of the growing list of publicly owned operators providing rail services in Britain.
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UK: Latest National Timetable Changes to Increase Capacity & Connectivity
National rail timetable changes aim to bring increased capacity, improved connectivity and targeted service enhancements across England.
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European Commission Proposes New Rules to Enable Seamless European Train Travel
The European Commission has proposed a new set of rules that aim to enable seamless travel across Europe via the purchase of a single ticket…
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FRA Finalises First Set of Deregulatory Rules for US Rail Network
The FRA has finalised a set of 11 deregulatory rules and deleted more than 1,000 words from the Federal Register.
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UK: Great Western Railway Services to Be Nationalised by 2027
The DfT has announced that Great Western Railway train services will officially be nationalised on 13 December 2026.
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UK Government Rejects Transport Committee 'Boom and Bust' Testimony
The Government has rejected the premise of an inquiry stating that rail investment has been subject to 'boom and bust'.
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Industry Leaders & Technology Experts Gather at Launch of British Rail's First Joint AI Action Plan
Network Rail has celebrated the launch of the British rail sector's first-ever joint AI action plan at an event in London.
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UK: Government Agrees to Provide Further Information on Railways Bill
The UK Government has issued a full response to the Transport Committee's recent report on the Railways Bill.
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European Commission Authorises Continuation of Tender for Lisbon Violet Line
Metropolitano de Lisboa has been authorised to move forward with awarding the contract for the construction and design of the Violet line.
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Germany: BMV Launches New ERTMS Coordination Office
German Federal Transport Minister Patrick Schnieder has announced the launch of the ERTMS Coordination Office.
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ORR Sets Out Day-to-Day Responsibilities in 2026-27 Business Plan
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Business Plan for 2026-27, setting out its key responsibilities for the next year.
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UK: East West Rail Announces Eight-Week Consultation for Final Railway Design
East West Rail has announced a final eight-week-long consultation, giving communities a chance to shape the final design of the new railway.
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Government Strategy to Expand Tap-and-Go Travel on Buses, Trains and Trams
A new national transport strategy aims to expand contactless "tap-and-go" travel across buses, trains and trams in England.
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UK & Scottish Governments Publish Agreement for Rail Functions Ahead of GBR
The UK & Scottish Governments have published a new agreement setting out plans for rail functions following the establishment of GBR.
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MoU Aims to Deliver Improvements Across Welsh Rail Network Under GBR
The UK government has published an agreement with Welsh ministers that aims to set out new ways of working under Great British Railways.
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UK: Government to Streamline Delay Repay Process
New Government plans aim to simplify the delay repay process, streamlining the overall claim system for delayed trains.
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Northern Trains Commits to Extensive Disability Training Following ORR Report
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has secured commitments from Northern Trains that all staff will receive disability awareness training.
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Rail Fares Frozen Across England in 30 Year First
Rail fares across England have been frozen by the Government in an effort to both aid with the cost of living and support economic growth.
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Deutsche Bahn to Improve Comfort on Long-Distance Trains
Deutsche Bahn and the German federal government have presented a joint programme to improve comfort on long-distance train services.
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London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway Come Under Public Ownership
From this Sunday, London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will join the growing list of operators owned by the public.
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Spanish Investigators Identify Broken Rail in Fatal Adamuz Derailment
CIAF has reported that a fracture in the running rail was likely present before a high-speed train derailed near Adamuz, Spain on 18 January…
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ATP Completes Federal Environmental Review for Austin Light Rail
Austin Transit Partnership (ATP) has completed the federal environmental review for Austin Light Rail Phase I.
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Rail Freight Group Appeals to Government to Amend Railways Bill
The Rail Freight Group has called on the Government to amend the Railways Bill 2025 in order to protect independent appeals for freight.