Rail policy & legislation news
Latest news about railway industry policy, reform, restructuring, planning, law, legislation and regulation worldwide.
Norwegian passenger tendering competitions cancelled
NORWAY: The government confirmed on November 19 that it was cancelling two tendering processes for regional and inter-city passenger services.
‘New era’ as German coalition prioritises rail spending over road
GERMANY: The so-called ‘traffic light coalition’ formed by the Social Democratic, Green and Free Democratic parties as the next federal government has committed to launching a ‘Rapid Capacity Expansion’ to enhance railway infrastructure as part of its wider transport strategy.
ILSA services to be branded Iryo
SPAIN: Independent high speed operator ILSA unveiled Iryo as its customer-facing brand in a ceremony at Madrid Atocha station on November 18.
EBRD loan boosts Istanbul – Kapıkule route modernisation
TURKEY: The European Bank for Reconstruction & Development is to provide Turkey with a €150m loan for reconstruction of the 67 km long Ispartakule – Çerkezköy section of the 233 km main line linking Halkalı on the western edge of Istanbul with Kapıkule on the border with Bulgaria.
Federal Transit Administration sets out funding priorities
USA: The Federal Transit Administration has set out its key funding priorities after President Biden signed the bipartisan Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act into law on November 15.
Rail and public transport ‘too low on COP26 agenda’, warn UIC and UITP
INTERNATIONAL: The International Union of Railways and global public transport association UITP marked the formal transport day at the COP26 Climate Summit on November 10 by urging policymakers to focus more effort on decarbonising mobility through modal shift.
Europe: Harmonising rail capacity strategies
Industry welcomes $66bn of rail funding in Infrastructure Investment & Jobs Act
Austria increases 2022-27 investment as KlimaTicket launched
Women in rail agreement comes into force
Rail’s growth agenda evaporates as Treasury takes control
Comment: Automated reality
Co-operative model underpins Railcoop’s long term plans
Perpignan – Rungis fruit and veg express reinstated
Norway to increase rail spend but end competitive tendering
Germany: Regional rail model called into question
Denmark: Getting the passengers back
Transnet to seek private operator for reopened link
Cross-border high speed corridor proposed in northern Portugal
Vision for a seamless European rail passenger ticketing experience
Connecting Europe Express tour concludes in Paris
Comment: Look forward not back
Eurostar brand to remain after Thalys merger
Impact of the pandemic on rail remains ‘dire’, says CER