- Phil Haigh
- Contributing author
- phil.haigh.contributor@bauermedia.co.uk
Articles by Phil Haigh
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Opinion
Comment: The path to a railway that “serves passengers better”
Passengers can expect a boost in rail punctuality from 2026 - but not necessarily because more trains are running on time. Philip Haigh explains why.
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Opinion
Comment: Ashington welcomes back passenger trains
The town has its passenger railway back after almost 60 years, with the upgrading of the freight-only Blyth and Tyne to become the Northumberland Line.
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Features
The tech that takes the legwork out of basic visual track inspections
Philip Haigh joins one of Network Rail’s video inspection units, to learn how the technology is improving detection, efficiency and safety.
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Opinion
Comment: FirstGroup's plans for open access expansion
An order for new trains at Newton Aycliffe is welcome, but Philip Haigh asks where are the ambitions for new stock with low floors for accessibility.
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Opinion
Heidi Alexander must deliver a railway fit for the 21st century
With GBR still several years away from managing train operations, Philip Haigh explains why the government has to fully engage with today’s railway.
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News
Remodelling and roof work to transform Huddersfield and remove bottleneck
Two 30-day blockades will be needed to create more capacity as part of the Transpennine Route Upgrade
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Features
Keeping the wheels turning on Elizabeth line Class 345s
Philip Haigh visits Alstom’s Old Oak Common depot, to gain an insight into the work that goes to maintaining a modern train fleet.
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Opinion
Opinion: York’s North Eastern Railway memorial gleams for its 100th
A couple of hundred people gathered at York’s railway war memorial on a bright but nippy November 11.
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Opinion
Comment: GBR in 2026 and support for open access and freight
Philip Haigh on new Transport Secretary Louise Haigh’s debut appearance before the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.
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Opinion
Opinon: Looking back at Abermule 1921 - a head-on collision on Cambrian single line that killed 17
Philip Haigh tells the story of another Cambrian line accident over a century ago.
