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ERFA believe increasing energy prices threaten rail freight market
The ERFA believe that measures should be taken by European Member States to support the rail freight sector during rising energy prices.
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Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)
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Six grants awarded under EU-Rail’s first Call for Proposals 2022-1
Six projects, worth €568.4 million, will be funded under the Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking 2022-1 first Call for Proposals for rail research & innovation activities.
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CER calls for strategy to protect affordable energy supply for rail
CER have called upon the European Commission and Member States to develop a strategy which ensures affordable energy supply for rail transportation.
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CHSRA reveal draft environmental document for Palmdale to Burbank section
A draft environmental document for the more than 30-mile Palmdale to Burbank section has been released by the CHSRA.
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan appointed new UK Secretary of State for Transport
Anne-Marie Trevelyan has been appointed as the new UK Secretary of State for Transport, and the rail industry has reacted to the news.
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New ARA report confirms need for national local content policy
An ARA report entitled Towards a National Local Content Policy has confirmed that a national approach to local content policies would deliver significant benefits.
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Rail Baltica announce 2nd stage of Latvia mainline construction procurement
Rail Baltica have entered the 2nd stage of procurement process for mainline construction, with qualified candidates now invited to submit technical and financial offers.
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Ukrainian Railways receives further funding boost from EBRD
EBRD has repurposed €98.8 million to give Ukrainian Railways a financial boost to address their urgent liquidity needs.
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DB Regio trains running through Baden-Württemberg using biofuel
57 DB Regio trains are now running through Baden-Württemberg using biofuel, resulting in around 90 per cent less CO2 emissions than diesel.
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ÖBB and Siemens Mobility unveil interior design of new Nightjet
With a total of 33 next-generation Nightjets expected on the rails by 2025, the interior of the new sleeping and couchette car has been revealed by ÖBB and Siemens Mobility.
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Alstom to provide 10 Coradia Stream regional trains for FGC
Alstom have been awarded a contract to provide Catalonian operator FGC with 10 new Coradia Stream regional trains and 15 years of maintenance.
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RIA urges new PM to adopt six-point plan for the future of UK rail
The RIA have set out a six-point plan for the future of rail, which it is urging the new Prime Minister to adopt.
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Northern clamps down on ticketless travel between Leeds and York
Northern have issued more than 100 penalty fines following a clampdown on fare evasion between Leeds and York.
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£9.5m platform extensions for passengers in Cumbria
The £9.5 million investment to extend platforms in Cumbria, alongside Northern’s planned roll out of longer trains, will increase capacity for passengers.
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First JNA-X Box Wagon prototype images revealed
With the first UK delivery of the new JNA-X Box Wagon scheduled for September 2022, Porterbrook, GB Railfreight and Greenbrier have revealed a first look at the prototype.