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Kazakhstan Railways receive EBRD funding boost
EBRD have announced an investment of KZT 50 billion (up to US $100 million) in Kazakhstan Railways local bond issue to improve the financial resilience of the national rail operator.
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Key documents on future regulation of the rail network published by ORR
ORR have published four documents about the future regulation of the GB rail network, with three of these supporting ORR’s 2023 periodic review.
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HS2 reveals new tunnel at Euston station
As HS2 continue work at Euston, a huge new tunnel has been unveiled which will house a new Taction Substation.
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Passenger numbers hitting 92-93 per cent of pre-pandemic levels
Figures published showing that passenger numbers are close to returning to pre-pandemic levels have been welcomed by the RIA.
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HS1 publish 2021/22 ESG Report
HS1 have published its ESG Report for 2021/22 which documents the progress HS1 have made against the targets set out in its 2020 Sustainability Strategy.
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Alstom is granted approval to use ELS-96-wheel detector system on railway lines in Poland
PKP PLK S.A have authorised the use of Alstom’s ELS-96-wheel detection system on main railway routes in Poland.
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HS2 celebrate historic first tunnelling breakthrough
A TBM in Warwickshire has become the first on the HS2 project to complete its full journey underground.
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ScotRail and Hitachi Rail celebrate four years of Class 385 services
The Hitachi-built Class 385 fleet for ScotRail has broken records in reliability and carried approximately 34.3 million passengers to their destinations.
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HS2 reveals first images of new rural footbridge design
Designed to handle the pressure waves created by high-speed trains passing underneath, the new HS2 lightweight bridges will improve the experience of people crossing the railway.
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South Western Railway outlines its plans to improve passenger experience
In its business plan for 2022/2023, South Western Railway (SWR) have set out how it will aim to meet post-pandemic demands while still delivering improvements for passengers.
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Major £30 million investment coming to London Victoria station
Network Rail have started a £30 million investment to reduce congestion on platforms and at ticket gates at London Victoria station.
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NS begin a tender for new Sprinters
NS have started a tender for new Sprinters which will be invaluable as passenger growth in the Netherlands is expected to significantly increase over the coming years.
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Network Rail launch new taskforce in wake of record-breaking heatwave
Network Rail have launched a new taskforce led by independent experts to offer recommendations on how rail can develop its approach to resilience during hot weather.
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After extreme heatwave damages, Network Rail carry out repair work
Network Rail are keeping many services closed as they carry out repair work and safety inspections following the extreme heatwave experienced on Monday and Tuesday.
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ÖBB RCG announces new connection from the Czech Republic to the German North Sea coast
ÖBB RCG have announced a new TransFER connection from Melnik, Czech Republic to Wilhelmshaven, Germany, offering end-to-end connection every mile of the way.