Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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Greater Manchester Reveals Plans to Integrate Rail into Bee Network
In Greater Manchester, Mayor Andy Burnham has unveiled a phased plan to integrate rail services and stations into the Bee Network by 2028.
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Germany: Deutschland-Ticket Cost Increases to €58
From the start of 2025, the Deutschland-Ticket, Germany's flagship public transportation pass, has increased in price to 58 EUR per month.
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UK Government Launches Review on Rail Fare Enforcement
The UK Transport Secretary has tasked the ORR with conducting a review of how train operators address fare evasion.
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UK Budget: HS2 to Extend from Old Oak Common to Euston
As part of the Autumn Budget announcement, the UK Chancellor has confirmed that HS2's connection from Old Oak Common to Euston will go ahead…
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Early Boarding Aims to Reduce Congestion at London Euston Station
Network Rail has introduced an early boarding trial that aims to alleviate congestion at London Euston station.
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UK Government Confirms: No Money to Build an Effective HS2
The Labour government has announced in no uncertain terms that there will be no funding build an effective HS2.
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UK: RSSB Published Refreshed Rail Health and Safety Strategy
The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) has unveiled an updated Rail Health and Safety Strategy for the UK.
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ORR Publishes Track Access Dashboard for UK Rail Network
ORR has published a track access dashboard to hold the industry accountable for the efficient use of the UK's rail network.
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UK: High Speed Rail Group Publishes 'Exploiting the Potential' Report
The High Speed Rail Group's new report provides recommendations for the UK government to maximise the potential of high-speed rail.
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AECOM Publishes New High-Speed Rail Research
AECOM has published a new report outlining the best practices for the successful delivery of high-speed rail systems.
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UK DfT Publishes Draft Rail Reform Bill
The UK's Department for Transportation (DfT) has published the Draft Rail Reform Bill as part of its vision for the future of rail.
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Transport for London Launches Equity in Motion Plan
The Mayor of London and Transport for London (TfL) have published a plan to make London transport fairer, more accessible and more inclusive…
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EU Publishes Harmonised TSI Standards to Improve Cross-Border Rail Services
The European Commission has published its 2023 Technical Specifications for Interoperability (TSI) package for cross-border rail services.
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TfL and TOL Fined £14 Million for Sandilands Tram Derailment
Transport for London (TfL) and Tram Operations Limited (TOL) have been fined following the Sandilands Tram derailment in November 2016.
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ORR Tells Rail Industry: Improve Reliability of Passenger Assistance
The ORR has told the British rail industry that it needs to improve the reliability of passenger assistance for disabled passengers.
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ORR Instructs Network Rail to Clear Backlog on Examining Structures
ORR has written to Network Rail to express concerns about its backlog in examining the condition of railway structures.
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Single-Leg Pricing to Provide Simpler Fares across LNER Network
LNER is introducing simpler and more flexible fares across its network as part of its mission to transform the UK's ticketing system.
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Transpennine Express to Be Brought into Operator of Last Resort
Transport Secretary: Transpennine Express won't have its contract renewed. Instead, it will be brought into Operator of Last Resort.
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Elizabeth Line Frequencies to Increase from 21 May
Transport for London (TfL) has confirmed that the full peak Elizabeth line timetable will be introduced on Sunday 21 May 2023.
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Great British Railways: A Great British Reform or a Great British Reshuffle?
Rail industry leaders were brought together at Accelerate Rail to discuss the nation’s transition to Great British Railways.
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Derby Announced as Location of Great British Railways Headquarters
UK: The government has announced that Derby, one of the six shortlisted locations, will be the headquarters for Great British Railways.
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Avanti West Coast Granted 6-Month Contract Extension
The Department for Transport has extended Avanti West Coast's contract for 6 months following the operator's improved performance.
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Greater Manchester Secures Devolution Deal for Regional Rail Services
Greater Manchester has announced a new devolution deal with the UK government to grant it more influence over regional rail services.
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UK Government Announces Delayed Delivery of HS2
Over 40bn GBP will be invested in the UK's transport network over the next two years, with a focus on delivering the first phase of HS2.