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How is Shadow Great British Railways shaping up?
In September, the government said Great British Railways would be established in ‘shadow’ form. Paul Clifton finds out what the industry thinks of it so far
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Euston’s HS2 green light…but questions remain
Euston will be the London terminus for HS2. But locals are fed up with the disruption and uncertainty about its timing and form.
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Getting to grips with the ‘Euston Rush’
Network Rail is changing the way Euston operates. Paul Clifton finds out whether it is working.
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The latest blow to Portishead’s reopening hopes
After the new government’s axing of Restoring Your Railway funding, will trains ever run along the line to Portishead? Andrew Mourant reports.
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Rail devolution: sidelined, delayed or arriving soon?
Transport for London has long wanted to take over more of the capital’s suburban rail network, but how would that fit in with central rail policy? By Tom Edwards
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Devolution revolution signals a change in how services are run
The new government wants to give Metro Mayors and their Combined Authorities more powers and a bigger say in how local rail services are run.
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Can the Royal Mail trains keep on running?
After Royal Mail decided to stop using its own trains, Andy Comfort hears how the 30-year-old trains may still have plenty of life left in them.
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How can freight be a major part of rail’s future?
Great British Railways will need to focus on nationalised passenger services. Freight could lose out. Heads of the two largest companies talk to Paul Clifton.
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As the wires go up the costs of electrification come down
With a new government, how can the case for electrification be made afresh? Money is tight but, unlike most infrastructure investment, there are quick wins.
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Which route will rail franchising take?
A committed local approach or a more national path? Philip Haigh examines how rail franchises could be transformed in the coming years.
Top Stories
Exclusive: Andrew Haines on GBR and the future of rail
Network Rail Chief Executive Andrew Haines believes the industry needs to change after 30 years of stagnation.
Opinion: Government sets a target for rail freight
Back in December 2023, the Government finally published its long-awaited rail freight growth target, setting an ambition to increase rail freight by 75% up to 2050.
High costs… and consequences
"In my opinion driving a double-decker bus in London is a much tougher job than driving a train on the main line railway"
Fares reform: passengers must be the priority
Transport Focus research consistently confirms value for money as a top priority for passengers. Only reliability and punctuality come close in importance.
