Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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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.
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Light Rail Systems Can Help Urban Areas Recover Post-Pandemic
A new report says that protecting light rail services is key to ensuring towns and cities recover from the impact of Covid-19.
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Night Tube to Resume on Central and Victoria Lines in November
London’s Night Tube will resume service on the Central and Victoria lines from 27 December on Saturdays and Sundays.
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Southeastern Services Begin under Operator of Last Resort
Southeastern services begin under the government's Operator of Last Resort following last month's franchise breach announcement.
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Rail Passenger Service Contracts Day Announced for UK
Next month the first phase of industry engagement on the UK’s new passenger service contracts (PSCs) will begin.
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Connecting Europe Express Reaches End of 20,000 Kilometre Journey
The Connecting Europe Express has reached its final destination of Paris after 36 days travelling across Europe.
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Scotland Puts Rail Decarbonisation at Heart of Net Zero Plans
Scotland’s First Minister has said that decarbonising transport, including rail services, can help reduce the threat of climate change.
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Operator of Last Resort to Take Over Southeastern Following £25m Breach
The British government's Operator of Last Resort will run Southeastern services, following a £25m breach of the franchise agreement.
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Rail Industry Experts Call on UK Government to Begin Implementing Fare Reforms
The Chair of the Williams Rail Review warns it’s now or never to radically overhaul Britain’s confusing and outdated rail fares system.
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New RIA Report Highlights the Economic Value of UK Rail
A new report showcases UK rail as a major economic sector that’s driving growth, investment and jobs right across the United Kingdom.
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Research Highlights the Negative Effect of New Commuting Habits on City Centres
New research by the Rail Delivery Group has highlighted the negative effect new commuting habits could have on city centre economies.
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RAIB Makes Recommendations after Reviewing Fatal Waterloo Underground Accident
RAIB has made recommendations to London Underground in its report into a fatal accident that took place at Waterloo Underground station.
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Renfe Joins US High Speed Rail Association
Renfe has joined the US High Speed Rail Association as a global VIP member, as part of its internationalisation strategy.
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UK Rail Industry Faces Summer of Uncertainty Warns RIA
With the UK’s House of Commons summer recess now underway, the RIA's warning of a summer of uncertainty could now become a reality.
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What Does the UK Government's Decarbonising Transport Plan Say about Rail?
The UK government has published its Decarbonising Transport plan, in which it also lays out how it will decarbonise rail by 2050.