Latest Policy News
Keep up to date on the national and international policies impacting the rail industry.
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German Corona Stimulus Package Good for Rail
The German stimulus package has been welcomed by rail groups, saying it will push forward important innovations and provide much-needed fund…
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Face Coverings on Public Transport Become Mandatory in England
Coronavirus: from 15 June face coverings will become mandatory on public transport in England in line with a further easing of restrictions.
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Plea to Bundesrat: Review Lorry Toll Exemption
After the German government moved ahead with an ongoing exemption to the lorry toll, rail groups have asked the Bundesrat for help.
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Germany Not Making the Right Noises on Rail Freight
In its May infringements package the European Commission has said it sent Germany a formal letter of notice about its quiet brakes regulatio…
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Germany: Private Railway Undertakings to Seek EU Help
Private railway undertakings in Germany want to seek assistance from the European Commission following a DB-only bailout package approval.
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Anger at DB-Only German Railway Alliance
There is anger at the coronavirus agreement signed by Deutsche Bahn and the federal government that excludes non-state railways.
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DB Reaches Coronavirus Agreement With Government, Union and Works Council
Deutsche Bahn has reached a coronavirus agreement with the German government, union, works council and employers' association.
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DfT Appoints Independent Construction Commissioner for HS2 Phase 2a
The DfT has extended the independent construction commissioner's brief to include HS2 Phase 2a. The role is held by Sir Mark Worthington.
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Network of European Railways 'Alarmed' about Potential Lorry Subsidy
The Network of European Railways (NEE) expressed alarm over a potential pause to the HGV toll in Germany until 2023.
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DB Regio Timetable Back Up to 90 Percent
Deutsche Bahn reduced its timetable significantly during the coronavirus pandemic. DB Regio services are now back up to 90 percent.
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Rail Supply Group Launches Coronavirus Recovery Survey
The RSG is launching a survey to inform its decision-making on how the UK rail supply chain can make a full, fast recovery from coronavirus.
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Early Return of Regular Rail Services in Western Australia
Rail services are to return to normal timetables in Western Australia sooner than planned following the coronavirus pandemic.
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Coronavirus: Train Services to Resume in Switzerland
With coronavirus restrictions on public life and businesses in Switzerland being relaxed, rail services will increase again as well.
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More Regional Rail Services as Germany Loosens Coronavirus Restrictions
With a loosening of restrictions placed on public life in Germany because of the coronavirus pandemic, more rail services resume operations.
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ERFA and UIP Call for State Aid Measures for Rail Freight
ERFA and UIP call for European Union state aid measures to be implemented for infrastructure mangagers in response to the coronavirus crisis…
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Metro Services Resume in Wuhan after Coronavirus Lockdown
Coronavirus: after 2 months under lockdown the authorities in Wuhan loosened restrictions at the weekend, allowing metro services to resume.
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UK DfT Signs Deals with GWR and Southeastern
The Department for Transport (DfT) in the United Kingdom has signed agreements with Govia and FirstGroup who own GWR and Southeastern.
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Rail Industry Publishes Charter to Fight the Coronavirus Pandemic
The German rail industry and associations have published a charter outlining their commitment to working to fight the coronavirus pandemic.
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Rail Industry Providing Stability During Coronavirus Pandemic
Allianz pro Schiene says the rail industry is providing stability during the coronavirus pandemic, both in the passenger and freight sectors…
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Metrolink Receives 10.7m USD CRISI Grant
California: Metrolink receives in excess of 10 million USD in grant funding from the US Department of Transportation under the CRISI program…
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UK Department for Transport Suspends Normal Franchise Agreements
The UK government says it will temporarily supsend franchise agreements and let TOCs run services for a management fee because of Covid-19.
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Further International Travel Restrictions due to Coronavirus
As a result of the increasing spread of the coronavirus pandemic, more and more restrictions are being put in place on international travel.
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Coronavirus: International Rail Services with Czech Republic Stopped
Government orders in Czech Republic and Slovakia mean there are no more international passenger rail services because of coronavirus.
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European Commission Proposes 2021 as the European Year of Rail
The European Commission has proposed that 2021 be the European Year of Rail to highlight rail's contribution to achieving the Green Deal.