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Images: Stadler set to deliver first narrow-gauge trains with hydrogen propulsion for Italy
Stadler have been awarded two framework agreements by ARST and FdC for the supply and maintenance of hydrogen trains.
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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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Morson Training partner with Network Rail to tackle skills shortages and futureproof industry
Morson Training have become strategic partner to Network Rail in a four-year commitment to train and upskill personnel.
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Amtrak to improve Northeast Corridor track
Amtrak are planning major infrastructure renewal work for the Northeast Corridor over the summer period to deliver future train travel improvements for passengers.
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Reliability upgrades set for the Hertford Loop line and Northern City Line
Network Rail are working to renew track and signals on the Hertford Loop line and Northern City Line as part of reliability upgrades.
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City of Hamburg, DB and Siemens Mobility sign Cooperation agreement for Digitale S-Bahn
DB, Siemens Mobility and the City of Hamburg are jointly investing €35 million in a new intelligent operations control system.
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Northern developing app to check when trains were last cleaned
Northern staff will be able to easily identify which trains need cleaning based on real time data from the new app being developed.
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Tobu Railway begin operating Hitachi Rail’s SPACIA X trains
Tobi Railway are now operating Hitachi Rail’s new SPACIA X, which will reduce CO2 emissions by up to 40% compared to the current SPACIA.
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Akiem signs framework agreement with Alstom for 100 Traxx multi-system locomotives
The new framework agreement with Alstom will allow Akiem to contribute to the rejuvenation of rail freight and intercity passenger transport in Europe.
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Turnit team with Spiketech to implement booking platform for Transport for NSW
Turnit has announced a new partnership with Spiketech to implement its Turnit Ride SaaS platform for Transport for New South Wales.
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Alstom increase investment in the Moroccan rail industry
Alstom are investing 160 million dirham to build a second rail plant in Morocco, which will make driving cabs for regional and underground railway trains.
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South Western Railway’s net zero targets approved by leading global climate body
South Western Railway have become the first train operator in the UK to have its carbon emission reduction targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative.
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Rail regulator’s annual assessment of Network Rail shows worsening train performance
ORR’s annual assessment of Network Rail have shown a worsening train performance during 2022-23.
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CER welcome new Greening Freight Transport despite reservations
CER have welcomed the opportunities the Greening Freight Transport Package offers for rail, while also warning of the risk to modal shift.
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ORR tells rail industry to improve reliability of passenger assistance
Following the release of new research, ORR has said that the rail industry needs to provide more reliability passenger assistance.
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Alpha Trains and Siemens Mobility sign service contract for Vectron locomotives
Alpha Trains have awarded Siemens Mobility a maintenance and service contract for Vectron locomotives that covers a period of 15 years.