Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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DB Supervisory Board Supports Managing Board's Objectives to Get the Company Ready for the Future
The DB Supervisory Board spent two days taking an in-depth look at the situation in the rail network. The topics at the heart of the discuss…
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13 Must-Read Rail News Stories for Week 47
The Railway-News Industry Insider week 47 (19–23 November): rolling stock, infrastructure and policy news from the rail sector. In addition,…
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Allianz pro Schiene Criticises Rail Provisions in German 2019 Budget
The German organisation that works towards increasing rail's market share, both for passenger and for freight transport, Allianz pro Schiene…
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80 Percent Green Electricity by 2030 Says Deutsche Bahn
Germany's national rail operator, Deutsche Bahn, which is already the country's largest consumer of green electricity, has announced that 80…
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EU Ministers Adopt Graz Declaration: A Green Deal for Europe
The European Rail Infrastructure Managers EIM RAIL have said that they, along with other associations in the railway sector – CER, ERFA, UIP…
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A Healthy Approach? How the Rail Industry Can Improve its Management of Staff Illnesses
As awareness of employee wellbeing has increased so has confusion and uncertainty in how to support them. Mark Eastwood, Director of Staff A…
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European Coordinator Issues Statement on Rail Baltica Decision
Catherine Trautmann, the Co-ordinator for the North Sea-Baltic TEN-T Corridor, issued a statement following the the Rail Baltica decision re…
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UK: Priti Patel MP Joins Rail Fellowship Programme
Priti Patel, Conservative MP for Witham, has joined the Railway Industry Association’s (RIA) Rail Fellowship Programme. The high-profile MP …
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USA: Operation Lifesaver Appoints New Director of Communications and Marketing
Operation Lifesaver, Inc. (OLI), a non-profit organisation which campaigns for improvements in rail safety, has appointed Jessica Puchala di…
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HS2: Public Consultations on Impact of Phase 2B Route Open Until 21 December
HS2 Ltd has launched 2 public consultations on Phase 2b route of the line. Communities in the area can formally respond to working drafts of…
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Canada: Early Prohibition of Unjacketed Tank-Cars for Transportation of Dangerous Goods
The Railway Association of Canada (RAC) has welcomed the federal government’s decision, Protective Direction No. 39, to accelerate the prohi…
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USA: Ian Jefferies Appointed CEO of Association of American Railroads
The Association of American Railroads (AAR) has announced Ian Jefferies as the new CEO of the organisation. He will succeed Edward R. Hambur…
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Hack Partners Launching HackTrain InnoTrans 2018
The last time the team from Hack Partners attended InnoTrans, in 2016, they immediately made an impact and were spontaneously invited to par…
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Inland Rail: Approval Granted for Construction of First Section
Inland Rail has received planning approval for construction of the Parkes to Narromine section of the line. Approval for the section was gra…
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UK: Department for Transport Responds to Draft Determination for Control Period 6
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published a response to the Office of Rail and Road’s (ORR) Draft Determination for Control Period 6 …
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US: Federal Railroad Administration Reveals Recipients of PTC Funding
The Federal Railroad Administration has awarded grant funding to 28 projects to assist with the instalment of positive train control (PTC). …
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California High-Speed Rail Authority Publishes 2018 Sustainability Report
The California High-Speed Rail Authority (CHSRA) has issued its annual sustainability report which highlights the progress in all aspects of…
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German Government Releases Funds to Increase Energy Efficiency in Rail
The Federal Ministry of Transport and Digital Infrastructure (BMVI) in Germany has launched a new programme to support energy efficiency in …
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US: ASLRRA Report Stresses Importance of Short-Line Tax Credit
The American Short Line and Regional Railroad Association (ASLRRA) has published an Economic Impact Report which highlights the number of jo…
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RSSB Produces Important Film Addressing PTSD Among Rail Staff
RSSB has produced a short film (view it here) that looks at post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD) in the rail industry. Its aim is to highli…
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REMSA: Jacob Carter Appointed Government Affairs Manager
The Railway Engineering-Maintenance Suppliers Association (REMSA) has appointed Jacob Carter as its new government affairs manager. He will …
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Australia: Inland Rail Conference Identifies Key Priorities for New Rail Link
The Inland Rail conference, which was jointly hosted by the Australian Logistics Council (ALC) and the Australasian Railway Association (ARA…
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UK: Railway Industry Association Welcomes Public Consultation on Post-Brexit Free Trade Agreements
The Department for International Trade (DIT) in the British Government has announced that it is setting up a public consultation on Free Tra…
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Germany: Coradia iLint Receives Federal Approval for Commercial Operation
Alstom has announced that the Coradia iLint, the first passenger train in the world powered by hydrogen cells has received approval from the…