Opinion
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Opinion
Comment: The decline of the Darjeeling Himalayan Railway
Railways should not be just about heritage. They're at their best when they are functioning lines serving an economic and social purpose, says Christian Wolmar.
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Opinion
London St Pancras Highspeed charges fall as ORR predicts fewer renewals
Philip Haigh looks at the consequences of HS1 moving into its next five-year Control Period with charges to operators falling.
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Opinion
Comment: How to own public ownership
RAIL Editor Dickon Ross picks out the Rail Minister's arguments on the practical advantages of naitonalisation from our exclusive interview with Lord Hendy
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Opinion
Reeves talks of ‘growth’ but pays lip service to the railway
Our regular columnist Christian Wolmar is thinking of resigning his party membership in the wake of the Chancellor's speech in Oxford.
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Opinion
Comment: Funding confirmed for Mid Cornwall Metro
Funding confirmed for Mid Cornwall Metro is a boost for South West, says our Industry Insider.
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Comment: Mind your language…
Christian Wolmar has some reservations about Network Rail's 2020 booklet on customer communications which has only recently been made public.
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Opinion
Comment: How water can be a destructive force on the railway
Philip Haigh examines recent incidents in London and in the West Midlands, and discovers links with the results of water ingress that led to fatalities.
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Opinion
Our thoughts on DfT opposing eight open access applications
News Editor David Stubbings and Industry Editor Richard Wilcock share their thoughts on the latest DfT feedback.
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Opinion
Comment: an integrated transport plan
Our anonymous Industry Insider looks at why Manchester has launched a rail concession bid and what happens next.
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Opinion
Guest Comment: Light rail is right for rail
Construction costs could be reduced if utilities do not have to be moved, says Martin Fleetwood.
Freight calls for level playing field in upcoming spending review
A new report by Rail Partners reveals a stark warning for the UK's transport sector as a new report has revealed the cost of moving goods by rail has skyrocketed over the past decade, rising three times faster than road haulage.
Transport Secretary's open access letter 'suggests making it harder for new applications'
Rail Partners concerned about Heidi Alexander's letter, but operators say applications meet her expectations
Analysis: Rail freight sector must bide its time for a clear strategy
How is our new government faring on rail reform? In our Manifesto for Rail series, Howard Johnston turns in this issue to freight.
Comment: Poor planning and lack of clarity damages rail projects
The National Infrastructure Commission has put forward key reasons why projects are late or go over budget. Philip Haigh looks at some examples.
