Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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Bombardier Ukrainian Railways MoU
Bombardier Transportation have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ukrainian Railways to develop industrial activities in Ukrain…
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EU Approves CEF Projects
The EU Member States gave their formal approval to the 195 transport projects proposed. The CEF projects will receive €6.7 billion of fundin…
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Post-Brexit Britain Railways
A brief look at the impact Brexit would have on Britain's railways – Post-Brexit Britain Railways will lack European regulations, and fundin…
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Connecting Europe Facility Call for Proposals
The EC Connecting Europe Facility has issued a call for proposals for the maintenance, adaptation and further development of a European ITS …
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HS2 National Audit Report: "Too Ambitious"
The HS2 National Audit Report has stated that schedule is too ambitious and the project is coming in over budget even before the referendum …
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UK Shadow Transport Secretary Resigns Post Brexit
The UK’s Lillian Greenwood, Shadow Transport Secretary resigns following the referendum result for the UK to leave the European Union.
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Brexit EuroTunnel “Remains Vital Link”
Brexit EuroTunnel has released a statement following Britain's exit from the EU - will continue to serve as a transport link between the UK …
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Connecting Europe Facility Announces Funded Projects
The EC has released a list of 195 transport infrastructure projects which will receive €6.7 billion in funding under the Connecting Europe F…
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Climate Change and the Railways
Climate change and the railways: Climate change is real and creating more erratic weather more frequently. Railways must adapt.
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Britain, the EU and the Rail Industry
In the run up to the UK's referendum on its membership of the EU, we take a look at how a vote to leave would affect the UK rail industry: i…
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Commissioner Bulc Encourages Sustainable Urban Transport Solutions
European Commissioner for Transportation Violeta Bulc urged sustainable urban transport solutions at the Assembly of European Innovation Par…
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Lord Adonis Proposed as Crossrail 2 Chair
Lord Adonis is proposed as Crossrail 2 Chair by Sadiq Khan, Mayor of London, UK Chancellor George Osborne and Transport Secretary Patrick Mc…
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EC Investigates Wabtec Faiveley Takeover
The European Commission has launched an in-depth investigation into the proposed Wabtec Faiveley Takeover to ensure it meets competition reg…
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UN Campaign Releases Details of Climate Action in Rail
The UN has launched a portal showing organisations and local and regional authorities commitments to take climate action rail, among other s…
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EC Refers Netherlands to Court of Justice
EC refers Netherlands to the Court of Justice of EU for failure to meet Directives relating to rail interoperability, safety.
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New Mayor Promises London Transport Reform
New Mayor of London has promised a London transport reform, pledging to Freeze fares, cut inefficiency and improve value for money.
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UITP 2017 Global Public Transport Summit: Call for Contributions
UITP has issued a call for contributions to its UITP 2017 Global Public Transport Summit relating to digitalisation, urban planning and comp…
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EU-funded FOSTER-RAIL Concludes and Publishes Final Report
A look at the FOSTER-RAIL roadmaps – setting out a timetable for research and innovation in the european rail industry to improve competitiv…
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European Parliament Adopts 4th Railway Package
The European Parliament has voted on adopting the 4th railway package, intended to create a more competitive and homogenised railway in Euro…
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Norfolk Southern Launch Safety Train and Website
Norfolk Southern launch safety education website and didactic train designed to help communities and first responders react to hazmat incide…
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Channel Tunnel Given Unique Status
The Channel Tunnel has been given a unique status making it exempt from national regulation. Eurotunnel is delighted with the ruling by the …
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Early Review of Fare Adjustment Mechanism for MTR Corp. Hong Kong
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European Parliament Agrees 4th Railway Package
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Calgary Publishes Green Line LRT Evaluation