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November 4, 2020 | Central/South America

São Paulo announces network modernisation plans

THE Brazilian state of São Paulo announced plans for a Reais 6bn ($US 1.05bn) programme of upgrades to its rail network on October 19, which will include the reopening of two lines with a combined length of 527km.

November 3, 2020 | Policy

ERA becomes European Union’s sole certification authority

THE European Union Agency for Railways (ERA) has become the sole authority for the certification and authorisation of rolling stock across the entire European Union (EU), following the expiry of a deadline for member states to transpose the Technical Pillar of the Fourth Railway Package into national law on October 31.

November 2, 2020 | Freight

Indian Railways to adopt National Rail Plan

INDIAN Railways (IR) is in the process of adopting a policy document called the National Rail Plan, which is targeting an increase in IR’s modal share from 26% of all transport to 45% by 2030.

October 30, 2020 | Policy

New rights for passengers approved by European parliament

THE European Parliament Committee on Transport and Tourism (Tran) backed a provisional political agreement on the right of rail passengers on October 29, with 38 votes in favour, seven against, and four abstentions.

October 29, 2020 | Europe

SNCF presents action plan for Normandy

FRENCH National Railways (SNCF) has drawn up an action plan to improve train punctuality in Normandy.

October 23, 2020 | High-speed

HS1 Ltd unveils new environmental strategy

HS1 Ltd, which manages and operates Britain’s only high-speed line - between London and the Channel Tunnel, has published a new environmental strategy which outlines plans to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2030, and become Britain’s first carbon neutral railway.

October 22, 2020 | Policy

Welsh government takes control of rail franchise

THE Welsh government has announced that it will bring the Wales and Borders rail franchise under public control, effectively nationalising passenger rail operations in the country.

October 21, 2020 | Europe

European rail supply industry launches career initiative

EUROPE’s rail supply industry, alongside the European Railway Industry Association (Unife), has launched the Hop On For The Planet initiative to encourage more young people to consider a career in rail as a viable opportunity.

October 21, 2020 | Policy

TfL faces possible government seizure if support negotiations fail

BRITISH transport secretary, Mr Grant Shapps, has reportedly threatened to take Transport for London (TfL) into direct government control unless London accepts a proposed £1bn bailout package for the operator, which includes a list of additional measures.

October 20, 2020 | Technology

KRRI and Gangwon province sign hydrogen cooperation agreement

KOREA Railroad Research Institute (KRRI) has signed an agreement with the province of Gangwon to support the development of hydrogen rail infrastructure in the region.

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