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#NZrail // The ARA welcomes the release of the New Zealand National Land Transport Programme, which includes $1 billion in funding for the rail network from 2024-27 to support the ongoing delivery of City Rail Link, upgrades to the Auckland Metro Network, new Drury rail stations, and completing the electrification of the rail network from Papakura to Pukekohe. Last week, the ARA released a new report showing that the rail industry generates $3.3 billion for the New Zealand economy each year, including almost $1 billion towards GDP and $2.3 billion in environmental, safety, health and reduced road congestion benefits. Yesterday's announcement by the New Zealand government also includes $270 million for the Metro Train Capacity Tranche 3 in Auckland, $350 million for a new nationwide National Ticketing Solution and $350 million for the Lower North Island Rail Integrated Mobility in Wellington. Increased and ongoing investment in rail will be critical to support moving more freight and passengers by rail. This will deliver reduced road congestion, improved safety outcomes, and significantly less carbon emissions across the country. 📄 Read the report here: https://lnkd.in/eDceG6Et #rail #NewZealand

The UK's First High-Speed, Zero-Emission Rail Freight: Birmingham to London (8 Days Until Launch! Spots Filling Up Fast) Varamis Rail, supported by Innovate UK is pioneering a new era in logistics, as Liam Henderson of The Rail Innovation Group highlighted. Our Birmingham to London trials offer businesses the chance to experience: Faster deliveries: Depart Birmingham 01:10, Arrive Liverpool Street 03:15 - reliable travel times you won't believe into the heart of the city! Reduced reliance on fossil fuels: Make a significant impact on your company's carbon footprint, something Phil Read of Varamis Rail is passionate about. "Our service offering is not just desirable, it's essential," said Read. Greater reliability: Experience the efficiency and dependability of rail freight, Katie Frost Network Rail Anglia mentioned. This exclusive trial is for 2 weeks only! Embrace the future and email logistics@varamis.co.uk to join the Birmingham to London trial! #SupportBirminghamBusinesses #Sustainablelogistics #sustainablemiddlemile #CompetitiveEdge #SustainableSolutions #CostEffectiveFreight #SupplyChainEfficiency #ReduceCarbonFootprint #SustainableBusinessPractices #ResponsibleLogistics #LogisticsPartners #SupplyChainManagement #RetailLogistics #EcommerceDelivery #Birminghammanufacturing Deborah Fry

Another major milestone for Australia's largest intermodal precinct for which our ESR subsidiary LOGOS is the investment and development partner!   The Prime Minister of Australia Anthony Albanese (pictured, centre) and Catherine King MP (pictured, fourth from left), Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Local Government today officially opened the new Interstate Rail Terminal situated at the 243-hectare Moorebank Intermodal Precinct, where LOGOS is responsible for the development of the site, including the land and warehouses. John Marsh (pictured, left-most), Co-CEO and Co-Founder, LOGOS was present for the opening celebration.   Jointly operated by National Intermodal, Qube and LOGOS, the Interstate Rail Terminal will enhance supply chain resilience, drive greater freight efficiencies between all mainland capital cities, and relieve pressure on roads and highways amid the continual increase in freight volume.   Once fully operational, the terminal will target 500,000 twenty-foot containers annually. Each train arriving at the terminal will have capacity for 1,500 tonnes of freight and can remove 100 ‘B Double’ trucks from Australia’s roads. Moorebank Intermodal Precinct was also recently shortlisted for ‘Best New Mega Development’ at the prestigious international MIPIM Awards. Find out more: https://lnkd.in/gTT94KFy #ESRGroup #ESR #Investment #FundManagement #NewEconomy #Development #LOGOS #Logistics #SustainableFuture #ESG

A compelling trend emerging in the ever-evolving landscape of the rail industry is the growth of open access services across across Great Britain and Europe. In the UK, open access has been around for over 15 years through long standing Grand Central Rail and Hull Trains. The recent success of Lumo, despite the demise of franchising, passenger service contracts, and Great British Railways, has led to greater interest in open access. First Rail, owner of Lumo, have recently applied to run services from London Euston to Rochdale via Manchester Victoria. They join Grand Union Trains, GO-OP Train Co-operative, Virgin Trains and Alstom (under the guise of Wrexham, Shropshire & Midlands Railway) in publicly declaring plans for new open access services. In France, the new open access operator Proxima, financed by Antin Infrastructure Partners has just been unveiled which will begin services in 2027, a project for which IPEX has been acting as Technical Advisor. The IPEX team is keenly attuned to the intricacies of open access and the shifts it brings to the rail sector. Joseph Brown's Insight discusses how and why the choice of rolling stock should be front and centre when developing an open access business case. https://lnkd.in/e_S_V5g6

This morning, alongside our colleagues at the Chamber of Commerce of Metropolitan Montreal, Ottawa Board of Trade, Chambre de commerce et d'industries de Trois-Rivières and Chamber of commerce and industries of Québec citychamber of commerce and industries of Québec city, we sent a letter to Minister of Transport Anita Anand urging the Government of Canada to move ahead with VIA Rail Canada’s Train à grande fréquence - High Frequency Rail project. Our coalition represents a region that is home to nearly 18 million people and generates 40% of Canada’s GDP, which is why an efficient, well-integrated, and sustainable transportation system has never been more critical.    Calling this a nation building opportunity, our CEO Giles Gherson said: VIA’s HFR project represents a once-in-a-generation opportunity to transform travel, unlocking tremendous economic potential by integrating our region as the global business hub it is. Canada is facing a productivity crisis and investing in efficient transportation infrastructure is a critical way to address it. Read our letter here: https://lnkd.in/g5ztfVhU

Research by the Rail Delivery Group has revealed the amazing impact that railway stations have on local economies. In the South East, rail contributes up to £2.91 billion to high streets, while in the South West it's £680 million 📈 Four in five customers across the country support businesses in and around stations, and on local high streets, when travelling by rail. That equates to an estimated 3.4 million rail customers shopping at local businesses each day 🛍 Don’t forget that this year, FIVE of our stations are competing in the World Cup of Stations, all nominated on the strength of their local businesses. Axminster, Petersfield, Portsmouth & Southsea, Richmond and Shawford are all competing 🏆 Find out more and vote for our stations by visiting https://lnkd.in/eP2m8gt7. Find out more about the Rail Delivery Group’s microeconomies report by visiting https://lnkd.in/eqtkZdvh.

Quebec shines as a global leader in electrification of transportation! 🚗💡Propulsion Québec reveals the strengths of an innovative ecosystem and a thriving economy in this field. Since 2017, the electric transportation cluster has mobilized Quebec for a rapid and concrete decarbonization of land transportation. 🚗💡Quebec, a leader in innovation in electric vehicles! From buses to trucks, trains, and scooters, Quebec companies produce a diversified range of eco-friendly solutions. This future industry includes the manufacturing of electric and smart vehicles, as well as software development. With robust electrical infrastructure, Quebec companies export their expertise beyond its borders. #Electrification #InnovationQuebec 🌱🔌 GoExport , a proud partner of Propulsion Québec's #TransitionPlus program, supports you in international expansion in the high-performance electric vehicle components segment. 🔌 ✨ With a sector undergoing transformation, GoExport offers you its services to conquer new international markets and further expand your presence abroad. Contact our experts Louis-Philippe Bourgeois, ASC, Mathieu Alarie ASC, Adm.A, Joanie Desjardins, and Thibaut Brejon to achieve your international ambitions! 🚀 #GoExport #Expansion #International #BusinessOpportunities

Transformational projects can happen on the critical local-scale and others can have national impact. VIA Rail Canada's Train à grande fréquence - High Frequency Rail project is our chance to show the world (and ourselves) what can be achieved if we plan, build, and collaborate across borders, sectors and political lines.

In case you missed it - RFG recently published a new document focusing on the North East rail freight sector, highlighting the critical areas for development and growth. ‘Rail Freight in the North East’ was launched at the RFG’s Autumn Meeting on 13 November, held at the Port of Middlesbrough. It focuses on the current state of the region’s rail freight traffic today, the emerging opportunities available, and examines what will be needed to support growth over the long term. The document identifies that rail freight produces some 76% less CO2 than equivalent HGV journeys and reduces road congestion while contributing some £2.45bn to the UK economy every year. It was introduced by the Group’s Northern Representative, Martin Bignell, who said: “The North East has a long and proud history of rail freight and continues to have a huge variety of freight moving by rail to and from the region. Although we have seen considerable change in the industrial landscape of the North East in recent years, significant and ongoing investment in the region has opened up new opportunities for rail in intermodal and other sectors.” An estimated 33% of goods enter the UK through ports in the North of England and the freight market is expected to grow by over 30% by 2050. RFG highlights in the document the importance of infrastructure investment, in particular the Transpennine Route Upgrade, as a key enabler to develop an efficient North East – North West axis for intermodal rail freight that will remove HGVs from the M62 and some of the most congested roads in the North. Maggie Simpson OBE, Director General of RFG, added: “Looking forward, it is vital to support emerging opportunities as the steel-making industry restructures. The region’s ports continue to thrive as gateways to Europe and new technologies like carbon capture and sustainable fuel manufacturing become established and scales. We need to ensure that our national rail infrastructure can support these new routes and demands.” 🔗 https://buff.ly/4fVkgNH #railfreight #raillogistics #northeastbusiness #railways #supplychain #portofmiddlesbrough #Teesside #TalkingupTeesValley #TalkingupTeesside #AVDawson #UKports #Middlesbrough

🇬🇧💼 The UK’s new budget was announced last week and it is rolling out big plans for transport and sustainability! With billions allocated to rail upgrades, EV chargepoints, local roads, and public transport, there’s a clear focus on modernising infrastructure and supporting sustainable mobility.   📝 Highlights include: 🛣️ A £500 million cash increase on 2024-25 local roads maintenance baseline funding. 🚉 An additional £200 million for City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements, bringing local transport spending for Metro Mayors in 2025-26 to £1.3 billion. 💸 Over £650 million of funding for local transport beyond City Region Sustainable Transport Settlements in 2025-26. 🚌 Over £1 billion in funding to support local areas and bus operators in 2025-26, providing high-quality bus services across the country. £485 million for Transport for London (TFL)’s capital renewals programme in 2025-26. 🚲🚶♀️An additional £100 million investment in cycling and walking infrastructure in 2025-26. These investments are set to drive growth, cut emissions, and make daily commutes smoother. Ready to see a more connected future for UK transport? #sustainabletransport #Movebetter #infrastructure #UKbudget Source: Ibex Publishing