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RIA sets out plan to grow rail exports and boost UK trade
The RIA has submitted a series of recommendations to the International Trade Select Committee Inquiry setting out how the UK can grow rail exports and boost trade.
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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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GTR to operate Class 717 fleet with in-cab digital signalling
GTR have received authorisation from the ORR to place its Class 717 fleet into passenger service with in-cab digital signalling.
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IMAGES: HS2 reveals final design for the North Portal of the Chiltern Tunnel
HS2 has revealed the final design for the North Portal of the Chiltern Tunnel, the last of seven key design elements for the project’s longest tunnel.
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Derby selected as new home of Great British Railways
Following a long search, the UK Government have announced Derby as the new home of Great British Railways.
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Stadler and Trenitalia sign framework agreement for EUROLIGHT Dual locomotives
Stadler and Trenitalia have signed an agreement for the supply of up to 50 EUROLIGHT Dual locomotives with a first call-off order for 13 units.
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Avanti West Coast contract extended for six months following recent service improvements
Following six months of significant progress, the UK Government have extended Avanti West Coast’s contract until 15 October 2023.
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HS2 delivers £1.7bn boost to West Midlands businesses, report reveals
A new report released by HS2 Ltd outlines the economic benefits delivered by Britian's new high-speed rail project so far across the West Midlands.
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Canadian Pacific-Kansas City Southern merger officially approved
The decision approving the CP and KCS merger authorises the two railways to combine to form Canadian Pacific Kansas City; the first single-line railway connecting the U.S., Mexico and Canada.
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Avanti West Coast introduces innovative ticket for flexible travel
Avanti West Coast are offering a new low-cost ticket aimed at customers who can be more flexible with their journeys.
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Alpha Trains and RTSU sign agreement for Stadler locomotives
Rail & Truck Strait Union and Alpha Trains have signed a long-term finance lease agreement to develop the Algeciras-Zaragoza rail highway with Stadler locomotives.
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Amtrak and SRC seek federal funds for new long distance service
Amtrak are partnering with the Southern Rail Commission to apply for federal funds for a new service across Mississippi and Louisiana to Texas.
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SNCF to explore if MagRail technology can improve rail capacity
SNCF are to explore possibilities to increase the efficiency and capacity of the French rail network with MagRail.
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The Railway Industry Association launches RailDecarb23
The RIA have launched RailDecarb23, a campaign calling on the UK Government to accelerate plans to decarbonise rail.
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Metrolinx identify new location for GO layover facility
The new location for the Go layover facility was selected by Metrolinx to optimise services and support the GO Expansion.
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Images: Amtrak begin B&P tunnel replacement programme
Amtrak's B&P Tunnel Replacement Programme aims to boost future train speed, capacity and ride quality on the Northeast Corridor.
