Open access operators have criticised Network Rail (NR) over its attitude towards applications submitted on two trunk routes.
Frustrated open access operators criticise Network Rail over track access responses
11/06/2025 in News
Open access operators have criticised Network Rail (NR) over its attitude towards applications submitted on two trunk routes.
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Toby Hart - 11/06/2025 08:41
When has Network Rail ever openly supported an Open Access application to run new services other than never? The company seems to have a default position of not being supportive and just seeks to defend this, often without rationality or objectivity. The company desperately needs reform - or even a dose of Reform UK's DOGE to rid it of its inefficient robotics.