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July 17, 2023 | Analysis

European Commission proposes EU network capacity allocation shake-up

IRJ digs into the fine detail of the Green Transport Package, three new legislative proposals aimed at boosting European rail network efficiency, which were released by the European Commission on July 11.

June 1, 2023 | Signalling

EC approves Italian onboard ERTMS programme

€300m available in grants to support onboard rollout of ERTMS.

April 24, 2023 | Policy

Cost of introducing 1435mm gauge in Finland outweighs benefits, says ministry report

Study for Ministry of Transport says converting 1524mm-gauge network is not cost-effective.

February 1, 2023 | Main line

EC announces 10 cross-border passenger rail pilot projects

The projects are designed to overcome the barriers to introducing cross-border services.

December 27, 2022 | Tenders

Cascais Line track and catenary upgrade contract awarded

€31.6m contract includes changing supply voltage from 1.5kV dc to 25V ac.

November 11, 2022 | Financial

EC approves Czech scheme to support electric rail operators

Commission says €180m scheme meets green energy objectives while encouraging road to rail shift.

November 7, 2022 | Infrastructure

Contract signed for upgrade of Romania’s Timişoara Est - Ronat Triaj route

Caransebeș - Timişoara - Arad line is being upgraded as part of Rhine - Danube TEN-T Corridor.

November 3, 2022 | Innovations

Thales and Knorr-Bremse sign Memorandum of Understanding on freight automation

The two companies are to work together on digital and ATO strategies to improve efficiency.

September 20, 2022 | Employment

Ukraine Railways CEO addresses CER 70th general assembly in Berlin

Leading industry figures urge European policy to incentivise shift to rail.

August 11, 2022 | Infrastructure

Finland says EC gauge proposal is unreasonable

“Exceptions should be made” under planned TEN-T directive for new lines to be built to 1435mm.

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