Rail policy & legislation news
Latest news about railway industry policy, reform, restructuring, planning, law, legislation and regulation worldwide.
Improving access to rail to get freight off the roads
GERMANY: A package of measures to improve access to the rail network and incentivise companies to switch freight from lorries to more environmentally-friendly trains has come into effect this month.
Grand Est concession attracts ‘good response’
FRANCE: ‘Between four and 10’ companies or consortia have prequalified for a concession to operate a group of branch lines in the Grand Est region, according to the region’s Vice-President responsible for Transport David Valence.
Lithuania and Poland told to comply with EU railway rules
EUROPE: The European Commission is undertaking infringement procedures against Lithuania and Poland regarding compliance with two directives affecting railway matters.
Saudi Arabia approves merger of railway companies
SAUDI ARABIA: The merger of Saudi Railways Organization and Saudi Railways Company has been formally approved.
Three step plan to improve Australian rail services
AUSTRALIA: The Australian Railway Association has published a report commissioned from Arup which sets out a three-step plan to provide faster, more reliable and more frequent rail services through upgrades to the existing network and the creation of dedicated fast lines.
Passenger Experience and Economics, Policy & Operations rail research centres planned
UK: The UK Rail Research & Innovation Network has called on academic institutions to express interest in establishing two centres of excellence.
ERFA calls for reduction in freight access charges to help meet EU targets
Wales & Borders rail franchise taken into public ownership
African Rail Industry Association says reform and regulatory stability will unlock economic growth
Franchise termination negotiations run on past deadline
Buttigieg confirmed as Secretary of Transportation
DFC concessions proposed to raise infrastructure funding
Call for Eurostar trains to be made available to support on-rail competition
iLint hydrogen project wins European Railway Award
Digitalisation, infrastructure and modal shift on the German industry’s wish list
France pauses tendering of TET inter-city routes
Rs38tr investment envisaged in National Rail Plan
Vale agrees concession extensions in ‘biggest step in railway history’
New EMUs enter service as first Berlin S-Bahn concession starts
PTC implementation completed, reports FRA
Taxirail lightweight vehicle demonstrator with AI to start trials in 2021
Temporary rules to keep the Channel Tunnel open
Mission to rethink freight transport
Rail to play a key role in EU strategy for ‘green, smart and affordable’ mobility