Berlin Declaration Supports International Rail Freight
The EU and EFTA transport ministers have signed the Berlin Declaration voicing their support for the rail freight sector.
USA: Cleveland Gets $15m Grant for New Rail Cars
The RTA has received a 15 million USD Build grant that will help pay for the new heavy rail Red Line fleet it wishes to procure.
British Government Ends Rail Franchising
The UK government is abolishing rail franchising in the wake of coronavirus and has set up Emergency Recovery Measures Agreements (ERMAs).
EU: Parliament Votes in Favour of Waiving and Reducing Track...
EU: The Parliament has voted for regulations allowing Member States to authorise infrastructure managers to waive track access charges.
Coronavirus: Trains Still Safer than Road, Including for Sta...
Deutsche Bahn and CRO are conducting a joint study into the risks of contracting coronavirus for conductors on trains.
France to Waive Track Access Charges for 2020
France says it will waive railway track access charges for the rest of 2020 and reduce them by half for the duration of 2021.
German Cabinet Adopts Investment Acceleration Act Proposal
The German cabinet has adopted a proposal put forward by transport minister Andreas Scheuer for the Investment Acceleration Act.
EC to Establish New Partnership on Rail Research and Innovat...
The European Commission (EC) is asking for calls of interest as it intends to establish a new partnership on rail research and innovation.