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European Year of Rail 2021 Reaches Provisional Agreement

European Year of Rail 2021 Reaches Provisional Agreement

The European Parliament and Council have reached a provisional agreement on making 2021 the European Year of Rail.

How Did President-Elect Biden Get the Nickname ‘Amtrak Joe’?

How Did President-Elect Biden Get the Nickname ‘Amtrak Joe&...

The United States has a new president-elect, Joe Biden. But why is he called 'Amtrak Joe'? And what has he said about the importance of rail?

Eurotunnel Launches Border Pass to Help Mitigate Brexit Red Tape

Eurotunnel Launches Border Pass to Help Mitigate Brexit Red Tape

Eurotunnel has launched its 'Eurotunnel Border Pass' to help mitigate the impact of Brexit on cross-border freight operations.

TfL Reaches Funding Agreement with the UK Government

TfL Reaches Funding Agreement with the UK Government

TfL has reached a deal with the UK government over funding for the next six months following collapsed revenues due to the coronavirus crisis.

Welsh Government Takes Wales & Borders Franchise under Public Control

Welsh Government Takes Wales & Borders Franchise under Publi...

The Welsh Government is taking the Wales & Borders franchise under public control starting in February 2021 as a result of COVID-19.

TfL in Ongoing Funding Discussions with the Government

TfL in Ongoing Funding Discussions with the Government

London: TfL has agreed with the government that its funding package can be extended by 2 weeks as discussions about future funding continue.

EC Welcomes Provisional Agreement on Updated Rail Passenger Rights

EC Welcomes Provisional Agreement on Updated Rail Passenger Right...

The European Commission said it welcomed the provisional adoption of changes to rail passenger rights in the EU, which it proposed in 2017.

A Protest Train through Berlin: Private Freight Operators Demand Fair Competition

A Protest Train through Berlin: Private Freight Operators Demand ...

A private rail freight protest train made its way through Berlin to draw attention to the German government's one-sided support of DB.

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