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Effects of COVID-19 crisis can still be seen in railway activity in Europe
The latest CER Crisis Impact Tracker has shown that, while rail traffic is growing, both passenger and freight volumes and revenue losses are continuing.
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ORR stats show rail performance is better than before pandemic
The latest ORR stats show that rail performance worsened in January to March 2022, although it still performed better than it was before the pandemic.
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ÖBB celebrate first anniversary of the Nightjet from Vienna and Innsbruck to Amsterdam
ÖBB are celebrating the first year of the Nightjet from Vienna and Innsbruck to Amsterdam which has saved over 40,000 tonnes of CO2 emissions compared to air travel
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CHSRA apply for over $1 billion in federal funds for high-speed rail project
The California High-Speed Rail Authority have submitted two applications for federal funding in a major push for continued federal partnership.
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CER remain committed to aid efforts in Ukraine
CER have continued to work closely with its members to meet transport needs in Ukraine since the outbreak of the war.
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Passenger assistance buggies replaced at London Euston
After 18 years of service, passenger assistance buggies at London Euston station have been replaced by 12 new electric machines.
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Elizabeth line commences service
The Elizabeth line has started running between Paddington and Abbey Wood, marking the most significant addition to London’s transport network for decades.
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Network Rail announce £145m reliability upgrade on Hope Valley railway line
Network Rail have announced that rail reliability upgrade work on Hope Valley railway line will begin on 29 May 2022.
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Canada’s Minister of Transport announces updated rail safety rules
The Minister of Transport has announced the approval of the revisions to reduce the risk of uncontrolled movements of trains.
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VIA Rail Canada named most trusted transportation company in Canada
VIA Rail Canada have remained the most trusted transportation company in Canada for the fourth consecutive year, obtaining a better ranking than 2021.
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ORR data reveals Britain’s railways remain one of the safest in Europe
The Office of Rail and Road has published new data which shows that Britain has one of the safest railways in Europe.
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Transport for London unveil the Elizabeth line on new London tube map
The Elizabeth line is depicted on the tube map in purple to differentiate it from the London Underground lines.
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Building on the strong support to improve passenger rail in Minnesota
Bob Manzoline, Executive Director of the NLX Alliance, the organisation behind a proposed Minneapolis to Duluth intercity passenger rail service, explains how advocates of the project have been left befuddled at delays by the Minnesota Senate, despite there being billions of dollars available for rail projects, plus huge support of…
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Network Rail to complete signalling overhaul in Manchester
Network Rail will modernise journeys into Manchester with a signalling overhaul during the Platinum Jubilee Bank Holiday.
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Siemens Mobility CBTC technology used for Hong Kong’s East Rail Line extension
Siemens Mobility’s Communications-Based Train Control system is being used for the new East Rail Line Cross-Harbour Extension.