Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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UK Government Calls for Evidence on Railways Bill
The Government has called on those with relevant experience or a special interest in the Railways Bill to submit their views in writing.
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TfGM Launches Consultation on Future of Public Transport
TfGM is inviting people who live, work, travel, visit or study in Greater Manchester to help shape the future of its travel network.
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VIA Rail Canada Presents 3-Year Accessibility Plan
VIA Rail Canada has presented its 2026–2029 Accessibility Plan, which was recently submitted to the Government of Canada.
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TfGM Unveils 2050 Rail Network Transformation Plan
Transport for Greater Manchester (TfGM) has outlined a new framework that aims to transform its rail system by 2050.
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A Guide to Eating on Trains in Japan
JRPass has compiled practical advice for tourists to help them follow local customs when travelling by train in Japan.
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Rail Fares Across England to Freeze Until 2027
Rail fares in England are set to freeze for the first time in 30 years following an official announcement at this week's budget.
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UK Rail Industry to Expand Eligibility for Disabled Persons Railcard
Changes are on the way for the UK's Disabled Persons Railcard as eligibility is set to be expanded and applications will be simplified.
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New Plans to Accelerate Development of High-Speed Rail Across the EU
The European Commission has unveiled a new plan that aims to accelerate the development of high-speed rail across the European Union (EU).
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Office of Rail and Road Mandates Assessment of Accessible Travel Redress
The ORR has issued an update to its Accessible Travel Policy (ATP) Guidance that mandates all rail operators to assess redress claims.
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CrossCountry Launches 10-Year Sustainability Strategy
CrossCountry has launched its new Sustainability Strategy, a 10-year plan which outlines a number of goals to improve rail travel for all.
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Greater Anglia to Transfer to Public Ownership on 12 October
Greater Anglia is the third train operating company to be taken into public ownership under a new government act on 12 October 2025.
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DfT Reveals Next Three Companies to Transfer to Public Ownership
Greater Anglia, West Midlands Trains and Govia Thameslink Railway services will all transfer into public ownership by the end of May 2026.
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UK Rail Industry Makes Progress on Cost-Effective Safety Decisions
The UK rail industry has taken steps to improve how it assesses health and safety measures, following recommendations from the ORR.
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DfT Refreshes Famous 'See It. Say It. Sorted' Campaign
The DfT has begun the rollout of an updated variant of its 'See it. Say it. Sorted' campaign, its first major refresh in a decade.
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Crime on New York Subway Falls to Historic Low
Governor Kathy Hochul has announced that crime on New York City’s subway system fell to its lowest levels in decades this summer.
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Government Looks to Establish New Rail Suicide Prevention Measures
New Government-funded research published today looks to establish measures to both prevent and protect families from railway suicides.
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Oxfordshire County Council Calls for Feedback on OxRail 2040: Plan for Rail
Oxfordshire residents, businesses and visitors have been asked to have their say on the county's rail priorities for the next 15 years.
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Network Rail & WSP Partner for Framework to Improve Rail Flood Preparations
Network Rail and WSP have partnered for a framework that seeks to improve the UK's railways readiness for potential floods & coastal erosion…
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DB Makes Statement Following Investigation into 2022 Garmisch-Partenkirchen Accident
An independent internal investigation commissioned by DB following an accident in Garmisch-Partenkirchen on June 3, 2022 has been concluded.
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New CPS Report Warns of Potential Risks with Great British Railways
A new CPS report has warned of Great British Railways' potential to 'morph into the ghost of British Rail'.
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European Commission Launches Call for Evidence for Passenger Rights Revision
The European Commission has launched a call for for evidence on a revision of the Rail Passenger Rights Regulation.
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New Initiative Expands Advance Ticket Availability in Northern England
A new customer initiative is aiming to expand the availability of advanced train tickets across government owned train operators in the UK.
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TransLink Introduces Additional Language Pins
Frontline transit workers across the TransLink system have now begun to wear pins indicating the languages they are capable of speaking.
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OIG Report Highlights Key Improvement Areas for Amtrak
Amtrak’s Office of Inspector General (OIG) has released a report identifying gaps in its service for passengers with disabilities.