Insight - Page 11
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A significant test case for railway re-openings
The market town of Wisbech could play a pivotal role in revealing the opportunities and obstacles associated with re-establishing old connections.
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Is franchising model still fit for purpose?
Anthony Lambert examines the history of UK rail franchising, and analyses both its current situation and its long-term future.
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"I'm here because I want to make a difference"
Network Rail’s ROB MCINTOSH explains to PHILIP HAIGH how increased devolution and changing NR’s processes will shape the challenges he faces
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The bloody Battle for Southern Railway
Commuters’ lives are being ruined by dismal levels of service on Southern Railway. Behind it lies a titanic union-employer battle.
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The Shaw Report: the need for change
PHILIP HAIGH examines the recommendations made in Nicola Shaw’s report, and assesses just how easy - or how difficult - that task may prove to be
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Action stations: getting the development right
Railway stations are reclaiming their historical function at the heart of local communities. ANTHONY LAMBERT reports
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Action stations: hubs to drive local growth
ANTHONY LAMBERT examines what Britain can learn from operators around the world when planning and developing stations.
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Should the regulator's role be redefined?
Following the reclassification of Network Rail, IAN TUCKER, Senior Associate-Transport Sector at Burges Salmon, looks at the future of rail regulation in the UK
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Climate change and the railway's predicament
The Dover sea wall…Harbury cutting…the landslip at Wrecclesham: are these examples of climate change challenging the railway?
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Let there be light? Or will heavy rail prevail?
Modern UK light rail has suffered from a series of false dawns, with costs and culture often blocking attempts to introduce new systems in our cities.
