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Chiltern Railways announced as East West Rail operator

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March 25, 2025
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Arriva Group has welcomed the announcement from the Department for Transport that its train operating company, Chiltern Railways has been selected for the first stage of the East West Rail link. Set to launch later this year, the new line will link Oxford and Milton Keynes with rail services for the first time in nearly […]

US charges 12 Chinese nationals for ‘reckless’ cyberattacks

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March 6, 2025
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The US Department of Justice (DOJ) – alongside the FBI, Naval Criminal Investigative Service, and the Departments of State and the Treasury – have announced a coordinated effort to disrupt and deter cyber espionage activity by 12 Chinese nationals. The…

National Audit Office: Public services face ‘severe’ cyber risks

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January 29, 2025
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Public services are grappling with a “severe” and accelerating cyber threat, as outlined in a report from the National Audit Office (NAO). The public spending watchdog warns that unless urgent action is taken, both government operations and…

EU sanctions three Russian officers for cyberattacks

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January 29, 2025
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The EU has imposed additional sanctions on three Russian nationals over their involvement in cyberattacks. The accused individuals, identified as officers attached to Unit 29155 of the General Staff of the Armed Forces of the Russian Federation (GRU), …

Openreach delivers full-fibre to half of UK premises

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January 7, 2025
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Rapid expansion of the Openreach full-fibre network over the past year has delivered faster and more reliable broadband to half of UK premises. Bolstered by major contracts, Openreach has built its full-fibre network quicker and farther than any …

$1.7 Billion & Counting: What Countries Have Blocked The Most Airline Funds In 2024?

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December 30, 2024
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While some of the worst offenders have reduced funds held, nine countries still represent 83% of blocked funds.

MYEFO investing in a sustainable infrastructure pipeline

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December 19, 2024
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The Federal Government is ensuring infrastructure investment focuses on delivering priority road and rail projects, investing an additional $2.7 billion …

The post MYEFO investing in a sustainable infrastructure pipeline appeared first on Rail Express.

New Secretary of the Department of Transport and Planning

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December 18, 2024
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Jeroen Weimar has been appointed as the Secretary of the Department of Transport and Planning (DTP) in Victoria, commencing in …

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IRIS² satellites: EU safeguards Europe’s technological sovereignty

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December 17, 2024
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With IRIS², Europe has tabled its stake in the future of satellites. Through this new infrastructure, the EU aims to bridge connectivity gaps, provide secure communications to governmental users, and safeguard Europe’s technological sovereignty. A newl…

NCSC Chief: UK must act to counter growing cybersecurity threats

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December 4, 2024
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Dr Richard Horne, CEO of the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), has issued a stark warning about the growing cybersecurity threats facing the UK. In his first review since taking the helm, Horne emphasised that the UK finds itself in a “conte…