Climate Change and the Railways

Climate change and the railways: Climate change is real and creating more erratic weather more frequently. Railways must adapt.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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…

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.

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.

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…

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…

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…

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…

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 …

Early Review of Fare Adjustment Mechanism for MTR Corp. Hong Kong

European Parliament Agrees 4th Railway Package

Calgary Publishes Green Line LRT Evaluation

MENA Transport Congress and Exhibition 2016 Comes to Dubai

EC Approve Madrid–Lisbon Line

EC Adopts Rules to Increase Access to Rail Infrastructure

10,000 Homes to be Built Around Stations

Infrarail 2016 Comes to London

European Commission Report: Barriers to Cross-border Travel

UK DfT Announces West Midlands Franchise Shortlist

UK department for transport announce west midlands franchise shortlist to operate the west midlands line from October 2017.

Crossed Off – The Naming of the Crossrail TBMs