Franchises

How is Shadow Great British Railways shaping up?

In September, the government said Great British Railways would be established in ‘shadow’ form. Paul Clifton finds out what the industry thinks of it so far

Rail devolution: sidelined, delayed or arriving soon?

Transport for London has long wanted to take over more of the capital’s suburban rail network, but how would that fit in with central rail policy? By Tom Edwards

Which route will rail franchising take?

A committed local approach or a more national path? Philip Haigh examines how rail franchises could be transformed in the coming years.

How Hull Trains opened the door

Welcome progress in the Valleys

More passenger services and new rolling stock operating on newly electrified routes is offering plenty of positives for rail travel in South Wales - but not everything is rosy, with controversy over a proposed new station in Cardiff. ANDREW MOURANT reports.

National Rail Awards 2024: Passenger Operator Of The Year - Greater Anglia

GB Railfreight’s charity champions

Four GBRf staff have worked together to operate charity railtours, so far raising more than £50,000

A reward for getting to the airport early

How TfGM earned the NRA 2015 Civil Engineering Achievement of the Year accolade for the successful Metrolink extension project to Manchester Airport

Working together reaps rewards on the railway

NRA prize caps a great year for c2c

A new 15-year franchise and a huge package of improvements for passengers - and now c2c wins the top operator accolade at RAIL's National Rail Awards 2015