Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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Belgium Approves Rail Market Reform Ahead of 2032 Liberalisation
The Belgian Council of Ministers has approved the guiding principles for a reform of the country's rail passenger market.
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FRA Proposes Updated Noise Standards to Support US High-Speed Rail
The Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has proposed changes to noise regulations to support high-speed rail services in the US.
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Alstom Hosts UK Prime Minister for Technical Education Announcement
Prime Minister Andy Burnham has announced the launch of new technical education routes during a visit to Alstom's Litchurch Lane Works site.
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ORR Publishes Discussion Document on License Changes Ahead of GBR
The ORR has published a discussion document setting out proposals for plans to handle that railway licences ahead of GBR's introduction.
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UK: Publicly Owned Train Operators Offer Summer Savings for Families
A slew of publicly owned train operators across Britain have pledged to slash their prices this summer, offering discounts for families.
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ORR Calls for Safety Focus as Rail Industry Undergoes Reform
The ORR has stated that Britain's rail industry must maintain a 'relentless focus on safety' as it enters a period of major reform.
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UK: Transport Secretary & EU Commissioner to Ensure Smooth EES Border Checks
The Transport Secretary has spoken with the European Commissioner for Sustainable Transport and Tourism regarding the use of EES this Summer…
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Alto and TRCA Sign Environmental Agreement for Canadian High-Speed Rail Project
Alto has signed a MoU with the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) to establish a framework for environmental collaboration.
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Industry Leaders Call for Amendments to Railways Bill
Industry leaders have called on the Government to amend the Railways Bill to safeguard rail infrastructure investment and economical growth.
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ORR Proposes Fairer Redress for Failed Passenger Assistance
The ORR is inviting feedback on new proposals to ensure fairer redress when pre-booked rail passenger assistance is not provided.
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New Rules to Improve Passenger Rights Enforcement Across EU
The European Commission has welcomed political agreements to improve the enforcement of passenger rights across all modes of transport.
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RAIB Releases Initial Findings Following Fatal Bedford Train Collision
The RAIB has issued an investigation update into the collision between two East Midlands Railway passenger trains near Elstow.
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Bedford Train Collision: EMR Warns of Prolonged Disruption
Passengers on the Midland Main Line will face significant disruption next week following a fatal train collision near Bedford.
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Behaviour Notices to Reduce Antisocial Activity on UK Railway
The Rail Delivery Group has announced that Railway Behaviour Notices will begin to be rolled out across the UK rail network this summer.
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US: FRA Issues 25% More Rail Safety Fines in 2025
The US Department of Transportation’s Federal Railroad Administration (FRA) has announced a 25% year-over-year increase in rail safety fines…
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Amtrak Opens Preclearance for Cascade Passengers
Amtrak has introduced US preclearance for customers travelling from Vancouver – the first such experience for passenger rail in the country.
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Government Officially Enshrines GBR Public Ownership in Legislation
A new amendment by the Government has officially enshrined public ownership of Great British Railways (GBR) in legislation.
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EU Adopts New Rules to Improve Cross-Border Rail Traffic
The European Union has announced the adoption of new rules regarding the use of railway infrastructure capacity.
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£1.3 Billion Investment to Improve Transport Infrastructure for Universal Resort
A new £1.3 billion investment programme will improve transport & local infrastructure for Universal's new resort in Bedfordshire.
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UK: ORR to Lower Risk Fees for Third Parties & Investors
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has announced intentions to lower rail risk fees for third parties and investors.
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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…