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South West Sydney is the fastest growing region in NSW, but has some of the worst access to rail transport across greater Sydney.

What’s the secret to shifting travelers from cars and planes to trains for long-distance journeys? In this article in Mass Transit magazine, we explore how Deutsche Bahn (DB) has successfully achieved this shift on a popular route - offering key lessons for reducing emissions and increasing efficiency in long-distance travel. Drawing from DB’s wealth of experience, this case study from Germany highlights key strategies for making public transit more attractive, sustainable, and efficient. By focusing on customer experience, infrastructure investment, and operational excellence, we can help cities worldwide reduce road traffic and emissions while boosting rail’s role in urban mobility. Read the full article here: https://lnkd.in/euCzTZSb

Thanks to the Railway Industry Association for its 'Unlocking Innovation' conference attended by 400+ delegates in Birmingham yesterday. It's clear our industry is brimming with talent and ideas to make our railway fit for the future, and it'll be a challenge made easier by events like these bringing experts, innovators, engineers and decision makers together. We hope our Network Rail speakers Christian Irwin OBE, Kamini Edgley, James Heslop, Susan Millington MBA ChPP FCMI CMgr RPP MAPM, and Tara Walsh were able to give invaluable insight into how new ideas can grow and thrive in our business. We were proud to partner with Telent Technology Services Ltd and UK Rail Research and Innovation Network (UKRRIN) for the 2024 events (this one snuck into 2025!) and look forward to the year ahead. Watch our video on the event - featuring Richard Carr, Susan Millington MBA ChPP FCMI CMgr RPP MAPM, Jenny Cooke CEng MICE, Aditya (Adi) Verma from Sensonic and Ameet Masania from Central Rail Systems Alliance 📺

Mention of a plan for high speed rail in Europe is in then European Commission's Competitiveness Compass. And CER (Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies) have been championing such an idea. But what should be in any such plan? 🤔

Today rail freight CEOs present in Warsaw shared their view on the capacity regulation at the CER-UIC High Level Freight Meeting. 💡 🛤️ Capacity is critically important for shifting more freight to rail. This is only possible if rail capacity fits to the needs of our customers. 🙋♀️🙋♂️ The importance of a coordinated European rail capacity management and its impact on economies is in the focus of the Capacity Booklet - a joint work of RFF, Forum Train Europe FTE, RailNetEurope (RNE) and CER (Community of European Railway and Infrastructure Companies). Get all the details here: ➡️ https://lnkd.in/dsQR2wXf

The rail industry sits at the crossroads of numerous political priorities sustainability, economic growth, social mobility, and regional connectivity. Understanding the intricate web of political perspectives is not just beneficial; it’s essential for steering our sector toward a resilient and innovative future. Different viewpoints challenge us to think critically about funding models, regulatory frameworks, and the role of rail in a decarbonised economy. Events like this are invaluable, offering a platform for nuanced discussions that help us anticipate challenges and harness opportunities. I look forward to exploring these complexities and contributing to a richer, more informed dialogue. #RailPolitics #RailIndustry #TransportPolicy #RailInfrastructure #SustainableTransport #PublicTransport #NetworkRail #RailInnovation #RailwayUpgrades #RailwayStrategy #Transportation #InfrastructureDevelopment #RailFreight #Decarbonisation

North America for True High-Speed Rail is pleased to present a North America High-Speed Rail Summit on Wednesday May 28th at the Fresno Convention Center. Around 1,000 delegates are expected from all over North America. Come learn about the latest high-speed rail developments in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Of particular interest is that while Tijuana to Mexico City are about 2,000 miles apart when the upper limit on High-Speed Rail systems is around 600 miles per corridor, a 10 hour ride from Tijuana to Mexico City in a spacious state-of-the-art train still makes sense. Also don’t underestimate the value of high-speed trains “blazing” past border crossings such as the one between San Diego and Tijuana-the worlds busiest land border crossing. See you in Fresno in May.

📢 𝗦𝗽𝗲𝗰𝗶𝗮𝗹 𝗦𝘁𝗮𝘁𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 📢 | Farewell Message from ALLRAIL President Dr Erich Forster Dr Erich Forster has been President of ALLRAIL since its inception in 2017. Now, he is retiring after many decades in the industry. So we asked him: what is your message to pass on to others, in order to bolster The Future Of Passenger Rail? Read his answer below 👇

Tomorrow marks the start of the new European Parliament's first plenary session! ALLRAIL is eager to collaborate with MEPs to strengthen the Single European Railway Area and promote sustainable growth. Together, we'll build a competitive and greener passenger rail market! #rail #transport #euparliament #europeanparliament #eu #train #greendeal #sustainabletransport #mobility

With the Amtrak Chicago to Minneapolis Borealis line going beyond expectations of ridership. With the popularity of train travel in the U.S. rising, there's a growing movement to make high-speed rail, already established in Asia and Europe, available across the U.S. Watch an Urban Innovators talk from earlier this year by, Richard Harnish, executive director of the High Speed Rail Alliance, outlining the progress of high-speed rail in the West and what will be needed to implement high speed rail in the Midwest and between the Midwest and East Coasts. https://lnkd.in/d6iRTyXn