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Corinna Salander Becomes Head of the DZSF

Corinna Salander Becomes Head of the DZSF

Corinna Salander has been appointed the head of the German Centre for Rail Transport Research – DZSF. She will start on 1 January 2020.

Henrik Hololei Talks Shift2Rail at Digital Transport Days

Henrik Hololei Talks Shift2Rail at Digital Transport Days

Henrik Hololei spoke at Digital Transport Days to hail the successes and goals of Shift2Rail to address climate change and other focuses.

The Policy Update Europe

The Policy Update Europe

An in-brief look at current rail policy in Europe and the United Kingdom issued by the European Commission, the BAV and more.

Manchester Mayor Publishes Vision to Transform Rail

Manchester Mayor Publishes Vision to Transform Rail

The Mayor of Manchester has published his vision for rail for the city, to double passenger numbers to 200,000 by 2040 and other goals.

Rail Delivery Group: Reform Rail Fares to Combat Climate Crisis

Rail Delivery Group: Reform Rail Fares to Combat Climate Crisis

The Rail Delivery Group has published proposals for rail fare reforms following the largest-ever passenger survey in the country.

The Policy Update North America

The Policy Update North America

An in-brief look at current rail policy in the United States issued by the Federal Railroad Administration (FRA), ASLRRA and more.

Brexit: Eurotunnel One of UK’s Vital Freight Carriers

Brexit: Eurotunnel One of UK’s Vital Freight Carriers

Eurotunnel is one of the eight freight carriers chosen by the UK government to be a preferred carrier of vital goods following Brexit.

ORR Implements New ‘On Time’ Punctuality Measure

ORR Implements New ‘On Time’ Punctuality Measure

The British rail regulator, the ORR, has implemented a new measure to record train punctuality: the 'On Time' punctuality measure.

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