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Opinion: How should operators do better with stranded trains?
What happens when your train is stuck, and how equipped are operators to deal with the issues that arise? A new report has some answers, says Philip Haigh.
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Opinion: Holding operators to account for poor punctuality
Who guards the guards is an ancient question brought into current focus by the new government’s policy of nationalising English train operators.
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Opinion: Restoring railways needs a lighter, quicker touch
‘Reversing Beeching’ was precisely the sort of gimmicky performative government style that helped discredit the Conservative brand, says Christian Wolmar.
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Opinion: The vulnerability and resilience of our railways
The vulnerability of the railways has been highlighted in the past couple of weeks by two very separate events.
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Opinion: public ownership, staffing levels and pay awards
Service cuts illustrate the pitfalls of public control, says our industry insider.
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Opinion: Can HS2 be given a reboot, to put Phase 2 back on track?
Philip Haigh examines the National Audit Office report on HS2 costs, and considers what is required to reinstate the northern leg to Manchester.
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Bradshaw’s Britain: destination Bletchley
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.
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Labour in a hurry to implement changes on the railway
Christian Wolmar on Labour's first frantic weeks in office and why the new government isn't hanging around when it comes to rail reform.
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Work together to give the railway a fighting chance
Philip Haigh argues that the Department for Transport, operators and unions all have a part to play in ensuring that rail can win customers.
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RAIL opinion: Reeves scraps impractical Restoring Your Railway scheme
Our railways can be restored, as part of sensible development
