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Rail demand cap research
Examines the rationale, theory, evidence, practise and options to account for market saturation and uncertainty in long-term rail demand
Specifying the demand cap for rail
This is a technical report that considers the rationale, theory, evidence, practise and options to account for market saturation and uncertainty in long-term rail demand.Related information about the strategic case for HS2 is also available on GOV.UK.
Rail alternatives to HS2
Examining the case for conventional alternatives to HS2 and possible enhancements to the existing rail network
Appraisal of rail alternatives to HS2
Appendix A: possible enhancements to the existing rail network
Network Rail’s ‘Appendix A: possible enhancements to the existing rail network’ report is an appendix to the ‘Appraisal of rail alternatives to HS2’ report by Atkins and should be read alongside it. This is a technical document which describes at a high level infrastructure schemes which could provide capacity or connectivity enhancements to the existing rail network. The report informed the development of the packages of rail alternatives to HS2 that are presented in the Atkins report. This document also provides an overview of the disruption which could result from the implementation of these schemes.
Related information about the strategic case for HS2 is also available on GOV.UK.
HS2: strategic case
Sets out strategic reasons for building HS2; the new north to south high speed rail line between London, Birmingham, Leeds and Manchester.
The strategic case for HS2
‘The strategic case for HS2’ explains why the government has concluded that HS2 is the best way to meet the challenge of an increasingly overcrowded transport network.
It shows how HS2 will transform inter-city travel, radically improve commuter services into London and our other major cities; increase the amount of freight carried by rail as well as supporting economic growth and making a major contribution to rebalancing the economy.
For a straighforward overview of the strategic case for HS2, read our Investing in Britain’s future: why we need HS2 leaflet.
Related information about the strategic case for HS2 is also available on GOV.UK.
Commons Select Committee
Transport Committee to hold its second evidence session on safety at level crossings
The Transport Committee will hold its second evidence session on safety at level crossings. This session will consist of panels from safety authorities and industry bodies, Network Rail and the Department for Transport.
It shows how HS2 will transform inter-city travel, radically improve commuter services into London and our other major cities; increase the amount of freight carried by rail as well as supporting economic growth and making a major contribution to rebalancing the economy.
For a straighforward overview of the strategic case for HS2, read our Investing in Britain’s future: why we need HS2 leaflet.
Related information about the strategic case for HS2 is also available on GOV.UK.
Commons Select Committee
Transport Committee to hold its second evidence session on safety at level crossings
The Transport Committee will hold its second evidence session on safety at level crossings. This session will consist of panels from safety authorities and industry bodies, Network Rail and the Department for Transport.
DON'T MISS THE HSR EVENT OF THE YEAR!
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Conference Starts Tuesday in LA!
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HIGHLIGHTED CONFERENCE PANELS INCLUDE:
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California High Speed Rail Project Begins  This panel will explore the status of the visionary state project. California High Speed Rail Authority Chief Executive Jeff Morales will discuss building America's first true high speed rail system starting in California. Ronald Tutor, Tutor Perini CEO will discuss the $1 billion construction contract his firm landed to build the first phase of the visionary rail project. More info |
High Speed Rail Around the World
 The global high speed rail network will be discussed by representatives from different continents. Lessons learned and best practices in high speed rail from experts from Europe and Asia. Speakers include Armin Kick, Siemens; Nazih Haddad, Louis Berger; Rick Harnish, Midwest High Speed Rail Association; and Francisco Fernandez-Lafuente, SENER. More info |
Private Investment & Financing HSR
 This panel will explore bringing private capital into HSR projects. Conditions for investing, an infrastructure bank, public-private partnerships, and developing legislation to encourage private involvement in HSR systems in America will be discussed. Speakers include Cliff Stockton, Memphis Chamber; Alex Metcalf; TEMS; Richard Arena, APT; Kurt Ramey, KPMG; and Barney Allison, Nossaman. More info |
Transit Oriented Development and Station Architecture  Hear about major real estate developments at rail stations, making the connection between high speed rail, regional and local rail, urbanism, and the many synergies created. See the latest station designs, station area planning, and more. Speakers include Katherine Perez, ELP Advisors; Kristopher Takacs, SOM Architects; Mike Bello, Gensler; and Daniel Krause, Californians For High Speed Rail. Info |
A New Vision for Transportation in Ameria
 Hear about the coming paradigm shift in transportation from leading national and state advocates for HSR. Learn about the opportunities for advancing jobs and economic development across America while delivering new fast and efficient mobility options. Speakers include Rod Diridon, Mineta Transportation Institute; Senator Leland Yee; Assemblymember Fiona Ma; Malcolm Dougherty, California Department of Transportation; and Don Sepulveda, LA MTA, ASCE. More info |
Future Funding and Finance Scenarios  Hear about the new prospects for assembling multiple funding sources to build high speed rail systems with Karen Hedlund, Deputy Administrator, Federal Railroad Adminitration; Jim Ziglar, Deloitte; Laurene Mahon, CIBC World Markets; and DJ Gribbin, Macquarie Capital. More info |
California Statewide Rail Modernization
 State business and political leaders discuss the many aspects of building the nation's first high speed rail project and the improvements to rail systems statewide. Speakers include Michelle Boehm, CA HSR Authority; John Barna, AECOM; Armin Kick, Siemens; and Denny Zane, MoveLA. More info |
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TOUR #1 - LA METRO RED LINE TOUR
Tour the busiest metro line of the Los Angeles heavy rail subway system connecting Downtown Los Angeles with the districts of Hollywood and Mid-Wilshire to North Hollywood, and Universal City, home to Universal Studios. The red line opened in stages between 1993 and 2000, and has over 100,000 daily weekday boardings. (Tours included with registration) Info
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TOUR #2 - METRO RAIL OPERATIONS CONTROL CENTER
Tour the command center of the Los Angeles metro rail system consisting of six separate lines (the Red, Purple, Blue, Expo, Green, and Gold lines) serving 80 stations in the Los Angeles County area. It connects with the Metro transitway bus rapid transit system (the
orange line and silver lines) and also with the Metrolink commuter rail systems. (Tours included with conference registration ticket). More info
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ITALIAN State Railways (FS) has pledged a number of measures to improve conditions for open-access high-speed operators, responding to the findings of an investigation by the Italian Competition Authority, which concluded that FS subsidiaries had deliberately attempted to exclude competitor NTV from the market.
ŠKODA Transportation unveiled the first of 60 type 28T low-floor LRV for the Turkish city of Konya at its plant in Plzen, Czech Republic on October 29.
BRAZILIAN president Mrs Dilma Rousseff and governor of the state of São Paulo, Mr Geraldo Alckmin, announced on October 25 that a further Reais 5.4bn ($US 2.47bn) will be made available for commuter rail and metro investment in São Paulo.
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Turkish State Railways open Marmaray rail tunnel in Istanbul
The 13km-long Marmaray rail tunnel in Istanbul has been opened by the Turkish State Railways for revenue services, which links rapid transit lines between Asia and Europe.
Crossrail begins excavation work for new dive-under at Acton
Crossrail has started excavation work for a new dive-under outside Acton Main Line station to allow passage of freight trains to the yard without affecting passenger trains.
HS2 essential for UK to meet future capacity and freight needs, says DfT
The High-Speed 2 (HS2) railway project is essential for the UK as it will provide additional commuter services and more paths for rail freight, the Department for Transport (DfT) has said.
EIB finances Dnipropetrovsk Metro project extension in Ukraine
The European Investment Bank (EIB) has signed a €152m finance contract to extend its support for the existing Dnipropetrovsk Metro project extension in Ukraine for more than 25 years.
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EBRD supports PKP Cargo privatisation
Bank acquires 5.27 per cent equity stake in IPO of Polish rail freight provider
The EBRD is supporting the partial privatisation of PKP Cargo S.A., with the acquisition of a 5.27 per cent equity stake in the Polish rail freight services provider.
The Bank’s equity investment has been made through the subscription of shares during an initial public offering (IPO) made by the company’s sole shareholder, PKP S.A., the Polish national railways, which itself is owned by the Polish government.
Through the IPO, 50 per cent of shares, minus one share, in PKP Cargo have been privatised, while the balance remains owned by PKP S.A. The shares have been listed on the Warsaw Stock Exchange for the first time today.
The transaction is the first privatisation in the rail sector in Central Europe and the EU by means of an IPO.
By becoming a shareholder in PKP Cargo the EBRD gained the right to nominate one of the independent members of the supervisory board. The charter of the company has been amended accordingly, and it will be subject to stock market regulations in reporting and disclosure.
Sue Barrett, EBRD Director, Transport said: “The EBRD is proud to support the privatisation of PKP Cargo as an important step forward in the development of the company and the overall Polish railway sector. The IPO will contribute to substantial improvements in corporate governance, transparency and management. Finally, the successful part privatisation is also a strong signal of encouragement for capital markets in Poland.”
PKP S.A. is the state-owned Polish railway operator. The company is divided into several units, separating transport services operations and rail network management. Within the PKP Group, PKP Cargo is responsible for freight train operations. It is currently the largest railway cargo carrier in Poland and the second-largest in the EU.
According to PKP S.A.’s accounts, in 2012 the company transported 116.7 million tonnes of goods. Over half of the total transport movements were internal, and the remainder were export and import transport movements to and from the borders of Poland, as well as transit services.
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Proposal for a Council decision on the approval of the Luxembourg rail protocol - Written statements to Parliament - GOV.UK
The government is opting in to a proposed Council decision on the approval of the Luxembourg rail protocol.
My noble friend, the Minister of State for Transport, (Baroness Kramer), has made the following written ministerial statement:
The government has decided to opt in to the proposed Council decision on the approval on behalf of the European Union, of the Luxembourg protocol to the Convention on International Interests in Mobile Equipment on Matters specific to Rolling Stock, adopted in Luxembourg on 23 February 2007.
The Luxembourg rail protocol is intended to facilitate the financing of high-value railway rolling stock by seeking to ensure protection, for example of a leasing company’s rights against defaulters, by a method of central registration, priority and common contractual terms. One of the purposes of this is to reduce the costs of leasing contracts for rolling stock. The rail protocol does this by providing an international mechanism whereby financial interests in railway rolling stock may be registered in a central database. Where an interest is registered a rule of priority would operate in favour of that interest, so protecting the investment where the operator of the rolling stock defaults on his obligations. The financial interest is protected and recoverable except when those financial interests rest in public service rolling stock in respect of which an appropriate declaration has been made. Protecting an investment in this way increases the confidence of leasing companies, and could thereby lead to a reduction in costs for industry.
The proposal has been published with a legal base falling within Title V of Part 3 of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union (TFEU) – Justice and Home Affairs (JHA) matters. The citation of a Title V (JHA) legal base would usually mean that there would be universal acceptance that the UK’s JHA opt-in protocol applies and that the UK would therefore be free to choose whether to participate. However, the EU Institutions do not accept that the JHA opt-in protocol applies when the relevant JHA provisions fall in an area of exclusive external competence – as is the case here. The government believes that the UK opt in under the protocol to Title V of the Treaty on the functioning of the European Union applies and it has therefore asserted its right to choose whether to opt in; it has decided it is in the UK’s best interests to do so.
The government considers that the protocol is clearly advantageous to the UK and European rail industry, would provide greater security for the leasing companies of rolling stock, and would be beneficial both to borrowers, by stimulating increased flows of capital at lower cost, and to equipment suppliers.
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