RailReview Articles

Insight

Why the UK needs more trams and how to make more of them

“People like trams” says former Campaign for Better Transport Director Norman Baker. So why not build more?

Opinion

Rail Partners Chief Executive Andy Bagnall is about to wind up his organisation but leaves with this plea to government on GBR.

Opinion

The government should not be blaming the private sector for all the problems the railway faces, says Andy Bagnall, Chief Executive of Rail partners.

Opinion

Sidestep the public vs private debate and focus more closely on better public transport, says the new Liberal Democrat MP Olly Glover.

Opinion

Stephen Roberts’ latest trip based on his 1863 Bradshaw’s Guide takes him from Watford Junction to the home of the Second World War codebreakers.

Opinion

Transport Focus Director Natasha Grace considers how any fares and ticketing reform should take into account the role of station staff

Opinion

Anthony Smith, chair of the trade body Independent Rail Retailers, discusses how the organisation’s members can fuel growth

Insight

Labour would pursue a slow renationalisation if elected on Thursday. Steve Medhurst looks at how other European countries operate their railways

Opinion

Russell Jackson argues the case for private investment to help deliver much-needed rail infrastructure projects

Opinion

… but Phil Mortimer offers ways in which he believes the sector can improve its future without excessive Whitehall involvement