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Northern offering live train via new WhatsApp service
Northern are simplifying the process of getting live train information on the go with a new train information chatbot via WhatsApp.
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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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Amtrak survey depicts overwhelming support for passenger rail
A newly released Amtrak poll has highlighted the strong support among American voters for continued investment in passenger rail.
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Tunnelling progress as HS2 machines reach Little Missenden
HS2 have confirmed that two giant tunnelling machines are 75% of the way through the 10 mile long Chiltern tunnel.
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Hitachi Rail’s groundbreaking smart digital transport app enters service in Genoa
Hitachi Rail’s world-first digital transport app enters full commercial service to connect Genoa’s entire public transport infrastructure.
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Urgent Warwick station upgrade redesign begins after unexpected discovery
Warwick station’s multi-million-pound accessibility upgrades are being urgently redesigned after an unexpected discovery.
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Video: Northern offer first glimpse of new Northumberland Line
Northern have released new train dashcam footage which has given a glimpse into what the new Northumberland line will look like.
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Network Rail to trial air purifying devices at Birmingham New Street
Network Rail are to trial pioneering new purification devices at Birmingham New Street to see how much they improve the air quality for passengers.
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Korail appoint new President and CEO
Korea Railroad Corporation have announced the appointment of Han Moon Hee as the new President and Chief Executive Officer.
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Akiem orders 15 Vectron AC and MS locomotives from Siemens
Akiem has ordered an additional 15 Vectron AC and MS locomotives from Siemens, increasing their fleet to 100 Vectrons.
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Video: HS2 tunnelling in London reaches first milestone
Two HS2 Tunnel Boring Machines have completed the first mile of a twin-bored tunnel in London.
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New Bristol railway station opens
The multi-million-pound Portway Park and Ride station is the first station to open in Bristol in 96 years and will offer passengers easier access to jobs and businesses.
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Network Rail Scotland publish £4.2bn five-year plan to deliver improved railway
Network Rail Scotland have published its £4.2bn five-year plan which promises major investment in renewing the railway infrastructure, tackling climate change, greater use of technology.
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CN to modernise 60 additional locomotives with Wabtec
CN and Wabtec have announced an order to improve the fuel efficiency and performance of CN’s existing fleet.
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Network Rail to secure a greener future with new MoU
Network Rail and Natural Resource Wales have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to reinforce their partnership in combating climate change and improving rail links for passengers.
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Alstom to supply Coradia Stream trains to NAH.SH in Germany
Alstom have signed a contract to deliver 40 Coradia Stream high-capacity trains to Nahverkehrsverbund Schleswig-Holstein.