Opinion
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Opinion
Labour’s rail reform plans remain a work in progress
Travel writer and broadcaster Christian Wolmar says what emerges in government may look different to the plan the party set out while in opposition.
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Can Labour’s rail plan deliver a better railway?
On April 25, the Labour Party unveiled its plans for Britain’s railways if it forms the next government. Ben Jones analyses the chances of success
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High Speed Rail Group Chair Dyan Perry OBE on exploiting the UK's high speed rail potential
High Speed Rail Group's Chair, Dyan Perry provides an exclusive comment for RAIL magazine on the publication of the group's report Exploiting the UK's High Speed Potential
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Can batteries spark a charge towards decarbonisation?
The Railway Industry Association is arguing for battery electric trains to replace diesel units, thereby cutting future electrification costs
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Your ticket to the next ‘Golden Age of rail’
Our guest columnist Jody Ford suggests some quick wins to improve the passenger experience
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Can rail provide the services to match Gatwick Airport's growth ambition?
We assess Network Rail’s options for reinstating and developing rail services from Kent to Gatwick Airport
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OPINION: The flaws at the heart of rail franchising
Jason Chamberlain, partner at law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, looks back at 30 years of rail privatisation and asks what the future holds for the railway
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Dyan Perry OBE on funding high-speed rail projects
"Get over the cost factor – railways provide more than a century of economic benefit," says High-Speed Rail Group's new Chair.
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GB Railfreight's CEO: how to operate in the UK's choppy waters
John Smith believes rail's potential for growth in the 'deep sea' market is through careful, strategic investments and optimisation of existing assets.
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LNER: Why we're reforming our fares
David Flesher, Commercial Director at LNER explains the reasoning behind its 'Simpler Fares' scheme, which some critics fear will push prices higher.
Top Stories
RAIB releases report into uncontrolled evacuation at Clapham Common
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into the uncontrolled evacuation that occurred at Clapham Common London Underground station in May 2023.
Labour launches plan for rail
Labour will today reveal its plan for rail as it heads towards the election, expected later this year. Shadow Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh will outline plans to pursue the creation of the Great British Railways (GBR) body which it intends to be led by “rail experts” rather than Whitehall.
Rail cheaper and quicker than domestic air travel, new research finds
New research carried out by the Rail Delivery Group has shown that travelling by rail can be up to 80% cheaper than flying on similar routes.
Elizabeth line ‘345s’ offer a lifeline for Derby Works
The Government has thrown a potential lifeline to Alstom’s troubled Derby Works
