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Railways are often controlled by governmental or independent safety and economic regulators, responsible for ensuring that railway operators and infrastructure managers comply with certain laws and standards. Regulatory aspects include funding requirements, access to railway networks and controlling the licenses of the operators of railway assets. Regulators also enforce consumer/passenger protection law in relation to the railway.
What are the emerging and evolving topics around railway regulation, legislation and standards?
The Railway Industry Association has urged the new UK government to provide clarity on future rail enhancements to give businesses confidence to invest, following five years without an updated infrastructure plan.
A new bill designed to fast-track train electrification projects and support California's climate goals has passed the legislature and is now awaiting the governor's approval.
Transport Secretary Louise Haigh has launched Shadow Great British Railways, marking the start of a major overhaul aimed at unifying rail services and infrastructure to improve reliability and prioritise passenger experience.
The Railway Industry Association highlighted the financial impacts of the HS2 project changes and expressed concerns over the recent spending review and cancellation of the Restoring Your Railways programme.
The California State Transportation Agency and High-Speed Rail Authority have renewed their agreement with FRA to continue streamlining federal environmental review processes for the state's high-speed rail projects.
The 2024 King's Speech outlines significant legislative changes aimed at transforming the UK's rail services through public ownership, infrastructure development and operational efficiency.
Campaign for Better Transport is urging the new UK government to expand rail capacity, reconsider the cancelled sections of HS2 and halt the sell-off of HS2 land while the project's future is reviewed.
The majority of the main political parties published their General Election manifestos this week with rail policy prominent among them.
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The 2024 United Kingdom general election is scheduled to be held on Thursday 4 July 2024. It will determine the composition of the House of Commons, which determines the Government of the United Kingdom
Northern will trial British Sign Language announcements on trains between Manchester Victoria and Leeds.
Icomera are launching the A2, the world’s first Wi-Fi 7 access point purpose-built for public transportation.
Network Rail has installed the two lift shafts which will be used to provide step-free access at Plumstead station in south east London.
Alstom has merged all the entities operating in Poland into one company, ALSTOM Polska S.A., to strengthen its position as a leading manufacturer and exporter in the Polish rail industry.
The Australasian Railway Association has welcomed the NSW Government’s investment in several significant rail projects as part of its $72.3 billion transport infrastructure commitment.
Avanti West Coast has been awarded a long-term contract by DfT following significant improvements across reliability, punctuality and customer satisfaction.
