Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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Transfesa Logistics Locomotive Spreads #TimetoAct Message
Transfesa Logistics has wrapped one of its locomotives with the #TimetoAct message and will deliver this message across Spain.
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COP25: Rail "the only realistic and immediate solution to reduce the CO2 footprint"
The climate change conference COP25 is under way in Madrid. Transport is a major polluter and a shift to rail is vital for our future.
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Australian and Queensland Governments Sign Inland Rail Agreement
The Australian and Queensland governments have signed a bilateral agreement that is a major step forward for teh 1700km Inland Rail project.
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European Transport Commissioner-Designate Hearing
Adina-Ioana Valean, the European Transport Commissioner-Designate, had her hearing in front of MEPs on 14 November.
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New Transport Commissioner for the EU Announced
Von der Leyen has picked her candidate for Transport Commissioner, Romanian politician Adina-Ioana Valean. Her hearing is on 14 November.
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30 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Look at the German Unity Rail Projects
The Berlin Wall came down 30 years ago, on 9 November 1989. After German Unity, the government implemented major transport projects.
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Network Rail and Arup Publish Tomorrow's Living Station Report
Network Rail and Arup have published a report entitled Tomorrow's Living Station to investigate how Britain's stations might evolve.
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Germany to Cut VAT on Long-Distance Rail Journeys
Germany will cut VAT on long-distance rail journeys to 7%, down from the current 19%. It will also increase taxes on air passengers.
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EU: 1.4 Billion Euros for Sustainable Transport Projects
The EU says that it is seeking applications for funding for transport projects worth up to 1.4 billion euros. 50 million are for ERTMS.
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Corinna Salander Becomes Head of the DZSF
Corinna Salander has been appointed the head of the German Centre for Rail Transport Research – DZSF. She will start on 1 January 2020.
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Henrik Hololei Talks Shift2Rail at Digital Transport Days
Henrik Hololei spoke at Digital Transport Days to hail the successes and goals of Shift2Rail to address climate change and other focuses.
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The Policy Update Europe
An in-brief look at current rail policy in Europe and the United Kingdom issued by the European Commission, the BAV and more.
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Manchester Mayor Publishes Vision to Transform Rail
The Mayor of Manchester has published his vision for rail for the city, to double passenger numbers to 200,000 by 2040 and other goals.
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Rail Delivery Group: Reform Rail Fares to Combat Climate Crisis
The Rail Delivery Group has published proposals for rail fare reforms following the largest-ever passenger survey in the country.
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The Policy Update North America
An in-brief look at current rail policy in the United States issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), ASLRRA and more.
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Brexit: Eurotunnel One of UK's Vital Freight Carriers
Eurotunnel is one of the eight freight carriers chosen by the UK government to be a preferred carrier of vital goods following Brexit.
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ORR Implements New 'On Time' Punctuality Measure
The British rail regulator, the ORR, has implemented a new measure to record train punctuality: the 'On Time' punctuality measure.
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UK Government Launches Oakervee Review into HS2
The UK government has launched the Oakervee Review into HS2 to determine whether and how the high-speed line should proceed.
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First/Trenitalia to Operate West Coast Partnership
First-Trenitalia are awarded the West Coast Partnership. The operator will take over services on the West Coast Main Line in December 2019.
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Travelling with Confidence: Accessible Travel Policy Guidance Published
New Accessible Travel Policy Guidance sets out commitments for operators to help older and disabled people to travel by rail.
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Report Shows Progress on Diversity in Transport
Rail sector diversity: 3-year report on diversity in transport by the Strategic Transport Apprenticeship Taskforce finds strong progress.
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Network Rail Launches Track Worker Safety Task Force
Network Rail will invest 70 million GBP in a new task force to improve track worker safety, following two fatalities earlier this month.
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ERA Set to Become the THE Railway Authority in Europe
On 16 June 2019 the European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) will become THE EU railway authority, issuing authorisations for rail vehicles.
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US Supreme Court Rules against the AAR
The US Supreme Court has ruled against the AAR in a legal dispute with the DOT about Amtrak's regulatory power over its industry.