Policy
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Insight
What rail freight needs to survive and thrive
Train operators, container port owners and supply chain experts describe the paths that the government and the freight companies should take for growth.
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Insight
Exclusive: Andrew Haines on GBR and the future of rail
Network Rail Chief Executive Andrew Haines believes the industry needs to change after 30 years of stagnation.
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Insight
Open access under a new government
The Government has approved new open access operators. Labour says it will retain the concept if it wins the election. Paul Clifton hears from the operators.
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Opinion
My manifesto for rail to thrive
Sir Michael Holden, chairman of the Editorial Board of RAIL’s business title RailReview, examines the records of the two parties and delivers his own manifesto
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Policy
Draft Rail Reform Bill published
New 32-page draft Bill sets out a transfer of franchising powers from the Secretary of State to the new Integrated Rail Body (IRB).
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Policy
HS1's outgoing CEO: the challenges facing Britain’s railway
Winner of the Outstanding Personal Contribution award at the 2023 NRAs, Dyan Perry OBE talks about skills gaps and recognising the success of rail projects.
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Policy
Raising awareness of anxiety issues
After years of neglecting accessibility requirements,TOCs must now turn their attention to helping passengers experiencing episodic mental health disorders
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Policy
Creating a lasting legacy for the North
PAUL STEPHEN reports on Alstom’s plans to harness the skills development and connectivity opportunities offered by rail investment in the North
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Policy
Shaping the future of Britain’s railway
Nicola Shaw’s investigation into Network Rail is due to report in early 2016, but its scoping document suggests changes are needed
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Policy
Rail renaissance in the West Midlands
How plans for a devolved West Midlands franchise are being developed, with the need for timely resolutions to the region’s transport concerns
Top Stories
The next government must turbo-charge freight growth
Maggie Simpson on measures the next government must take to boost the freight sector and beat targets
My manifesto for rail to thrive
Sir Michael Holden, chairman of the Editorial Board of RAIL’s business title RailReview, examines the records of the two parties and delivers his own manifesto
Time to slow down the East Coast Main Line
Gareth Dennis argues the case for more trains stopping at more stations, to ease the capacity crunch
Dawlish shows engineering at its best
“Extremes of feelings” is how Network Rail Programme Engineering Manager Emma Lewis contrasts the polar-opposite events at Dawlish on February 4 2014 and July 3 2023. On that first date, high winds and strong waves punched a 100-metre hole through the Great Western Main Line’s Sea Wall defences alongside Riviera Terrace.
