Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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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.
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c2c to Come Into Public Ownership This Sunday
This coming Sunday will see c2c's rail services come under public ownership, the second transition of its kind to be completed in the UK.
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ORR Rejects Three New West Coast Main Line Service Contracts
The Office of Rail and Road has rejected applications from three companies looking to run services along the West Coast Main Line.
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RIA Publishes Review 12 Month Review of Labour's Rail Performance
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published a Review of the Government's progress on rail during its first 12 months in power.
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New Trial to Offer Safety and Security Across Nottingham Tram Services
PCC Gary Godden, Nottinghamshire Police and Nottingham Express Transit (NET) are bringing a pilot safety scheme to NET services.
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Spending Review: Rail Responds
A number of industry figureheads have offered their takes on the Chancellor's 2025 Spending Review.
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Chancellor Announces Major Investments into City Region Transport
England is set to receive its biggest ever investment into city regional local transport over the next five years.
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Office of Rail and Road Publishes New Revenue Protection Suggestions
The Office of Rail and Road has recommended a series of improvements for the handling of revenue protection within the UK's rail industry.
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Steube Bill Would Cut WMATA Funding Unless DC Metrorail Is Renamed ‘Trump Train’
U.S. Rep. Greg Steube has introduced legislation to block funding to Washington’s Metro system unless it is renamed the 'Trump Train.'
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South Western Railway is Nationalised, Returning to Public Control
South Western Railway (SWR) services have officially returned to public ownership under the government’s rail reform agenda.
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ORR Calls for Better Communication in Rail Passenger Assistance
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has called on operators to improve communication and enhance support for passengers needing assistance.
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UK: DfT Lowers Minimum Train Driver Age Requirement to 18
The Department for Transport has officially lowered the minimum age requirement to become a train driver in the UK by three years.
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Free VIA Rail Travel for Children and Youths Under Canada Strong Pass
Children and young people will be able to travel for free on VIA Rail this summer as part of the government’s new Canada Strong Pass.
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California High-Speed Rail Outlines Sustainability Initiatives
The California High-Speed Rail Authority has presented key developments in its approach to sustainable infrastructure.
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Research Highlights Barriers for Digitally Excluded Public Transport Users
London TravelWatch has identified challenges for passengers who are digitally excluded when travelling on public transport in London.
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Real-Time Performance Data Displayed at UK Rail Stations
Performance data for over 1,700 rail stations is now being displayed publicly, indicating the punctuality and reliability of train services.