Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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UK: Lack of Government Updates Causing Project Uncertainty Warns RIA
It has now been over 900 days since the UK Government published its Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline reports the RIA.
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Talgo and Indra Partner to Become Founding Member of Europe’s Rail Programme
Talgo and Indra have signed a strategic agreement that will see them become a founding member of innovation programme Europe's Rail.
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First Minister Marks ScotRail Entering Public Ownership
ScotRail officially entered public ownership on 1 April, with Nicola Sturgeon marking the occasion at Glasgow Queen Street Station.
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UK: Light Rail Safety and Standards Board Supporting Improvements in Safety says ORR
The Office of Rail and Road believes the Light Rail Safety and Standards Board is supporting safety in the light rail and tram sector.
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RIA: UK Government Needs to Do More to Accelerate Decarbonisation of Railways
Limited progress is being made regarding the UK Government's rail decarbonisation plans according to a Railway Industry Association report.
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US Congress Passes Funding for Rail Infrastructure Improvements
US Congress has passed a $1.5 trillion government funding bill that will provide increased resources to the Federal Railroad Administration.
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ScotRail Services to Go into Public Ownership on 1 April 2022
Transport Minister Jenny Gilruth confirmed in a statement to parliament on 9 February that ScotRail would transfer into public ownership.
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DB Cargo Support Measures Investigated by European Commission
The EC has opened an investigation into whether certain German support measures in favour of DB Cargo are in line with EU state aid rules.
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Report Identifies Actions to Improve UK Railway Resilience in the Face of Climate Change
Network Rail has released its new Third Adaption Report, which outlines the risks climate change poses to the UK’s railway.
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Belarusian Railways Hacked by Cyberpartisans
A 'hacktivist' group called Cyberpartisans has breached the computer systems of Belarusian Railways to prevent Russian troop movements.
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HS2 Crewe-Manchester Bill to Be Introduced to Parliament
The ‘High Speed Rail (Crewe-Manchester) Bill’ – HS2 Phase 2b Western Leg – will be introduced in parliament today (24 January 2022).
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United States: Amit Bose Announced as FRA Administrator
Amit Bose has been confirmed as the 15th Administrator of the United States Federal Railroad Administration (FRA).
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UK: TfN Launches First Regional Transport Decarbonisation Strategy
Transport for the North (TfN) has launched a transport decarbonisation strategy for the north of England - the first of its kind.
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FRA Announces $198 Million in Funding for Intercity Rail Projects
The US Federal Railroad Administration has issued $198 million in funding to repair intercity passenger railroad infrastructure and assets.
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UAE Railways Program Officially Launched
The UAE Railways Program, a strategy for the Emirates’ railway sector, has been officially launched at a special event at Dubai’s EXPO 2020.
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Germany Referred to Court of Justice for Non-Compliance with EU Safety and Interoperability Requirements
Germany has been referred to the EU Court of Justice regarding non-compliance with safety and interoperability requirements.
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New COVID-19 Measures Come into Force on Deutsche Bahn Services
Deutsche Bahn is applying new requirements for passengers to carry proof of vaccination, recovery or a negative COVID-19 test.
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Transport Day at COP26: UITP and UIC Joint Statement
For Transport Day at COP26 (10 Nov 2021), UITP and UIC have released a joint statement urging a focus on rail and public transport.
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ORR Publishes Signalling Market Study to Improve Competition
The Office of Rail and Road has published its Signalling Market Study, launched in November 2020, to improve competition in the sector in GB…
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Germany Must Speed Up Rail Network Electrification says Transport Alliance
Germany is lagging behind the rest of Europe when it comes to rail network electrification says Allianz pro Schiene.
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Commuters Returning, but London Lags Behind Rest of UK
Commuting into London lags behind rest of the UK says RDG, putting the recovery of London’s shops, theatres, restaurants and bars at risk.
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RIA: UK Government Must Publish Rail Network Enhancements Pipeline Update
The Railway Industry Association is asking the UK Government to urgently publish an update of its Rail Network Enhancement Pipeline.
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RDG: Building the UK’s Net Zero Railway Will Create 6,000 Jobs
A study commissioned by the RDG has found that building the UK’s net zero railway could lead to the creation of approximately 6,000 jobs.
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RIA Sets Out Six Key Actions for UK Government Ahead of Spending Review
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has set out six key actions for UK Government ahead of its Spending Review next week.