Regardless of which way the results fall, after the coming General Election big changes are on the way.
And while the leading parties may have different plans for the future of rail, whoever takes the reins will face the same problem. There simply isn’t enough money in the public purse to finance much-needed infrastructure.
At the same time, the need for investment in rail is as great as it’s ever been, with renewed focus on delivering greater connectivity, more robust services in the face of climate resilience, and the decarbonisation of our rail network.
