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ÖBB’s Rail Cargo Group increases freight services for Salinen Austria AG
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to cause travel restrictions and border closures, the Rail Cargo Group has increased its services to replace road transport.
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High-speed rail: Supporting sustainable development and economic growth
Torkel Patterson, Vice-Chairman of the International High-speed Rail Association (IHRA), writes about how high-speed rail networks significantly contribute to sustainable development and how they support the economic growth of the regions they serve.
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Metal thieves put key worker journeys at risk in UK
Following the theft of hundreds of metres of railway signalling cable, vital journeys for key workers and freight across the UK have been jeopardised.
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Coronavirus restrictions force Grand Central to suspend all train services
Britain's open-access passenger operator, Grand Central, will temporarily suspend all its train services from the end of Friday 3 April 2020, as coronavirus restrictions continue to affect passenger numbers.
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Alaska Railroad reports revenue gains in 2019
The Alaska Railroad Corporation (ARRC) has reported that 2019 was a pivotal year, as the railroad began emerging from the financial uncertainty that has marked the last decade.
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Getlink reports decrease in March 2020 Eurotunnel Shuttle traffic figures
When compared to 2019, Eurotunnel's Le Shuttle and Le Shuttle Freight both experienced declines in traffic as a result of the COVID-19 travel restrictions.
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USDOT publishes January 2020 North American TransBorder rail freight numbers
A total of $13.4 billion in North American TransBorder rail freight was transported in January 2020, according to USDOT's Bureau of Transportation Statistics.
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European rail association presidents call for COVID-19 measures from EC
The presidents of ALLRAIL, CER, ERFA, UIP and UIRR have called on the European Commission to introduce new measures to protect the rail industry amidst the COVID-19 crisis.
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Deutsche Bahn exceeds 150 million annual passengers for first time
DB has reported their key figures from the 2019 fiscal year, noting an increase in passenger numbers, record investment in infrastructure, but a decrease in profits.
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Southeastern confirms awarding of DfT Direct Award Contract
The new Direct Award Contract has been awarded by the Department for Transport to Govia for the continued operation of the Southeastern franchise.
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Rule to measure Amtrak performance and service quality proposed by FRA
A new rule has been proposed by the FRA to measure the performance and service quality of Amtrak's intercity passenger train operations.
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UK government to implement emergency measures to support rail services
In addition to providing stability and certainty on key services and to rail staff, the UK government has issued ticket refund information for passengers during the COVID-19 crisis.
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Network Rail pledges to keep supplies and key workers moving during COVID-19 crisis
The Managing Director of Network Rail's 'Backbone of Britain' region has pledged to keep vital supplies and key workers moving during the COVID-19 crisis.
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CER highlights rail industry’s efforts in keeping services running amidst COVID-19
Despite the impact COVID-19 is having on the European rail sector, CER has highlighted how the industry is doing its upmost to ensure continued operation.
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Metrolink receives USDOT funding for safety and operations improvements
USDOT has awarded Metrolink with $10.7 million in Consolidated Rail Infrastructure and Safety Improvements (CRISI) Grant Program funding.