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King’s Speech Outlines Proposed Railway Reforms and Policies
The King's Speech this afternoon outlined proposed policies and reforms for the railway industry. Figures in the industry have reacted.
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Biden-Harris Administration Awards Amtrak $10 billion
The American railway company Amtrak have been awarded $10 billion by the Biden-Harris administration, to complete several NEC projects.
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RMT Opinion: 30 years of privatisation is a debacle
The rail union RMT have marked the 30th anniversary of the privatisation of the railways with a new report, arguing for public ownership.
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Ticket Offices Will Remain Open
Ticket offices are now expected to remain open, after the consultation period regarding their closure has concluded.
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Hitachi Rail Cleared for €1660 million Thales GTS Acquisition
Hitachi Rail has secured clearance from the European Commission for the €1660 million acquisition of Thales GTS.
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102 New Intermodal Wagons for Mercitalia Logistics
Ermewa has delivered 102 new intermodal wagons to Mercitalia Logistics, a part of the Italian State Railway, since July this year.
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£93.4 million Contract Awarded to Build Cambridge South Station
J Murphy and Sons Ltd awarded £93.4 million Cambridge South station contract, unlocking 300 new construction jobs and £103 billion growth.
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Rail Baltica: Ministers Meet in Riga
Ministers from the Baltic States met in Riga, Latvia, on 20th October, to discuss the Rail Baltica Project.
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Flex Rail Services Orders EuroDual Locomotive from ELP
Flex Rail Services GmbH have ordered a EuroDual locomotive from ELP, as part of a ten year lease, committing to efficiency.
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ESEP4Freight– Shift to Rail in Freight Transport
New European research project ESEP4Freight, funded by Europe's Rail joint undertaking, marks a shift to rail in freight.
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Rail Baltica Receives Additional €1.1 billion for Next Project Phase
Rail Baltica is set to receive an additional €1.1 billion in order to complete the next phases of extensive projects in Latvia and Estonia.
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Step-free Access Work at Anniesland Station
Major work providing step-free access at Anniesland station began last week, traffic management controls have been introduced.
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Six Stations in Wales and Borders Become Fully Accessible
Network Rail is making six stations on its Wales and Borders route fully accessible, constructing new footbridges and lifts.
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APTA TRANSform Conference & EXPO Kicks Off in Orlando
The American Public Transportation Association (APTA) kicked off its 2023 TRANSform Conference & EXPO.
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The Federal Railroad Administration Awards $1.4 Billion to Rail Projects
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The FRA recently announced the award of $1.4 billion in FY22 Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) grants to rail projects throughout the country.