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COP25: Rail “the only realistic and immediate solution to reduce the CO2 footprint”

COP25: Rail “the only realistic and immediate solution to r...

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.

Australian and Queensland Governments Sign Inland Rail Agreement

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.

European Transport Commissioner-Designate Hearing

European Transport Commissioner-Designate Hearing

Adina-Ioana Valean, the European Transport Commissioner-Designate, had her hearing in front of MEPs on 14 November.

New Transport Commissioner for the EU Announced

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.

30 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Look at the German Unity Rail Projects

30 Years Since the Fall of the Berlin Wall: A Look at the German ...

The Berlin Wall came down 30 years ago, on 9 November 1989. After German Unity, the government implemented major transport projects.

Network Rail and Arup Publish Tomorrow’s Living Station Report

Network Rail and Arup Publish Tomorrow’s Living Station Rep...

Network Rail and Arup have published a report entitled Tomorrow's Living Station to investigate how Britain's stations might evolve.

Germany to Cut VAT on Long-Distance Rail Journeys

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.

EU: 1.4 Billion Euros for Sustainable Transport Projects

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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