Rail policy & legislation news
Latest news about railway industry policy, reform, restructuring, planning, law, legislation and regulation worldwide.
Arup to undertake all-Ireland rail review
EUROPE: Ireland’s Department of Transport and Northern Ireland’s Department for Infrastructure have commissioned Arup to undertake an All Island Strategic Rail Review, which will consider how the 1 600 mm gauge rail networks can be used to improve connectivity, enhance regional accessibility and support balanced development.
Central & Eastern Europe: Rail at heart of recovery package
Railways across central and eastern Europe stand to benefit as member states submit their national post-Covid recovery plans to the EU in order to access temporary stimulus funds. Toma Bačić provides a snapshot of proposals from five countries.
$117bn Northeast Corridor route modernisation plan unveiled
USA: A vision for modernising the 735 km main line linking Washington DC with Boston via Baltimore, Philadelphia and New York was outlined by the Northeast Corridor Commission on July 14.
Covid Impact Tracker shows continued losses for rail in 2021
EUROPE: The economic situation for EU railways shows very little sign of improvement, according to the Community of European Railway & Infrastructure Companies’ Covid Impact Tracker.
Go-Ahead commits to net zero
Announcing a ‘wholesale shift’ from diesel to zero-carbon modes including electric and hydrogen traction, Go-Ahead says it is aiming to achieve a fully decarbonised rail fleet by 2035, and to switch its 5 000-strong UK bus fleet to zero emission vehicles.
Freight operators concerned by ‘misguided’ competition Executive Order
USA: Freight railroads have expressed concern about the implications of an Executive Order issued by President Biden on July 9 aimed at ‘promoting competition in the American economy’.
MEPs urge faster ERTMS rollout
Provisional EU agreement on women in rail reached
Call for 2022 to be the European Year of Rail & Public Transport
Turkey: Canal plan puts brakes on rail projects
We need a simpler, sustainable and more user-centric railway, says Network Rail Chief Executive
Rail reopenings to support climate-friendly transport
Legal settlement restores almost $1bn in California high speed rail funding
Europe: Reviving the overnight network
France: Report presages night train renaissance
Amtrak raises concerns over CSX-Pan Am deal
EU transport ministers call for modal shift, so rail can grow faster than the wider economy
Passenger organisations demand better TER services
Arriva eyes night trains to Schiphol
Operating contract tender cancelled after incumbent submits only bid
Great British Railways to provide ‘united, accountable leadership’ for the rail sector
LIVE: Rail sector responds to the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
TEE 2.0 Letter of Intent signed at third Rail Summit
Via Vindobona deal promises 4 h Berlin – Wien timing