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TfL Confirms Funding Agreement with UK Government

TfL Confirms Funding Agreement with UK Government

Transport for London (TfL) has reached a funding agreement with the UK government to support its transport network until March 2024. 

UK: Network Rails Begins Legal Consultation with Trade Unions Regarding Maintenance Reforms

UK: Network Rails Begins Legal Consultation with Trade Unions Reg...

Network Rail has formally begun the legal consultation process with the necessary trade unions regarding its planned maintenance reforms.

UK: Record-Breaking Heatwave Leads to Launch of Resilience Taskforce

UK: Record-Breaking Heatwave Leads to Launch of Resilience Taskfo...

Off the back of Europe’s latest record-breaking heatwave, Network Rail has commissioned a new resilience taskforce.

Network Rail’s Restrictive and Inflexible Working Practices Must Change

Network Rail’s Restrictive and Inflexible Working Practices Must ...

The UK rail industry lags behind that of aviation, roads and energy when it comes to maintenance of infrastructure and key assets.

ORR Publishes Annual Health and Safety Report

ORR Publishes Annual Health and Safety Report

The ORR, the safety regulator of Britain's railways, has published its annual health and safety report covering April 2021 to March 2022.

TfL Launches Tender to Power London Underground with Renewable Energy

TfL Launches Tender to Power London Underground with Renewable En...

TfL has launched a Power Purchase Agreement tender as the first step for powering the London Underground with 100 percent renewable energy.

EC Approves Italian Scheme to Compensate Rail Freight Companies Affected by Pandemic

EC Approves Italian Scheme to Compensate Rail Freight Companies A...

The EC has approved an Italian scheme to compensate rail freight companies for financial damage suffered due to the pandemic.

FRA Establishes Corridor ID Program to Enhance Intercity Passenger Rail Service

FRA Establishes Corridor ID Program to Enhance Intercity Passenge...

The FRA has established a new Corridor Identification and Development (ID) Program to transform the nation's passenger rail network.

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