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CFL cargo group announce new CEO
CFL cargo group has announced that Sébastien Hoffmann will succeed Laurence Zenner as CEO as of July 31st.
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Regs & Legs
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?
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Oxford rail station and railway upgrade work set to begin
Network Rail have officially begun a £161 million Oxford station and railway upgrade which aims to expand the railway to allow more rail services for passengers and freight.
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Alstom awarded operations and maintenance contract by Maryland Transit Administration
Alstom have been awarded a five-year operations and maintenance contract by MDOT MTA which is worth approximately €367 million.
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ARA call for timely delivery of Inland Rail review recommendations
The Australasian Railway Association has called for the swift implementation of the Inland Rail review recommendations to deliver certainty to rail freight operators.
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VR FleetCare and SJ AB sign modernisation agreement
VR FleetCare and Swedish operator SJ AB have signed an agreement worth over €35 million to modernise the X40 train fleet.
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Europe’s Rail launch Call for Expressions of Interest for new scientific advisory body
Europe’s Rail Joint Undertaking want to establish a new Scientific Steering Group to advise on scientific priorities and provide independent analysis.
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NJDOT announces $27.8 million in Rail Freight Assistance Programme grants
NJDOT have announced the awarding of six Rail Freight Assistance Programme grants totalling more than $27.8 million.
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RIA publish new paper outlining rail electrification benefits
RIA have published a new paper entitled Rail Electrification: The Facts which outlines the many benefits of rail electrification.
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MnDOT selects nine freight rail projects to receive funding
Minnesota Department of Transportation have announced that nine freight rail projects will receive a total of $6.95 million in funding to improve freight rail services.
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VPRA issue RFQ for Long Bridge Project construction partners
The VPRA has issued a Request for Qualifications seeking construction partners for the north end of the Long Bridge Project.
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Q&A with Mark Plowright, Virgin Trains Ticketing: Driving rail recovery
Mark Plowright, Virgin Trains Ticketing Director, discusses the challenges currently facing rail retailers with Global Railway Review and details the best ways that rail travel can win over passengers.
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RIA publish data and digital priorities report
The Railway Industry Association has published a new report covering the challenges and opportunities that data and digital technologies offer the rail industry.
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Renfe awards CAF a contract for the supply of 29 Cercanías electric trains
Renfe have awarded CAF a contract to supply 29 electric multiple units, with the option to expand the supply with up to nine additional electric trains.
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South Western Railway praised for workplace inclusivity
South Western Railway have been recognised for making progress in fostering an inclusive workplace and culture.
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Great British Railways Transition Team publish first passenger journey analysis
GBRTT has shared its first passenger analysis to develop insights into the reasons people are taking the train and the wider implications for the industry.
