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The new rail recruits adding business benefits with diversity
Why should rail employers take on people from disadvantaged backgrounds? As well as the right thing, Paul Clifton learns that it’s essential for the future.
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What do the rail unions really want next?
How will the unions work with the new government and a future Great British Railways? Joe Campbell reports.
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Are Europe's railways ready for winter extremes?
Safety is the priority, but are we at risk of losing the year-round resilience of the railway? Ben Jones looks at how European railways handle extreme weather.
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Behind the mask…Ellie Burrows
Paul Clifton fires the questions at Network Rail’s Managing Director, Southern Region, who is addicted to fizzy drink…
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Finding and keeping diverse new talent
With a looming ‘retirement bulge’ in the industry, Paul Clifton visits Southern’s Selhurst Depot, and looks at efforts to widen candidate selection
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European differences and similarities
Labour would pursue a slow renationalisation if elected on Thursday. Steve Medhurst looks at how other European countries operate their railways
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Ticketless please! Slow march to a digital world
Simpler ticketing is high on the politicians' and passengers' wishlists. Tom Edwards looks at successful examples of pay-as-you-go systems in London.
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New freight entrants and the obstacles they face
The newest entrant to the rail freight market is parcels carrier Varamis. Paul Clifton asks founder Phil Read what he needs from an incoming government.
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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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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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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.
Opinion: Government sets a target for rail freight
Back in December 2023, the Government finally published its long-awaited rail freight growth target, setting an ambition to increase rail freight by 75% up to 2050.
High costs… and consequences
"In my opinion driving a double-decker bus in London is a much tougher job than driving a train on the main line railway"
Fares reform: passengers must be the priority
Transport Focus research consistently confirms value for money as a top priority for passengers. Only reliability and punctuality come close in importance.
