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So… just what has happened to the IRP?
It was described as the biggest-ever investment in the rail network, but wasn’t universally welcomed - mainly because of what it left out.
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Rail reform: managing the expectations
There’s a growing view that rail reform is stalling. The team creating Great British Railways says that’s not true
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A new rail fares system fit for the 21st century
Fares and ticketing reform are long overdue. But what changes to each would be required to drive revenue growth and reinforce the value of the railways?
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The importance of efficient electrification
Decarbonisation and ageing diesel train fleets are factors that need for more overhead wiring, but funding and failed projects are problems in need of solutions
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Improving the passenger experience
PETER PLISNER looks at what can be done to deliver a better on-board customer environment to match the new wave of discretionary travel
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The problem with private investment
With the state having increased its hold on rail funding, private investment for rail infrastructure in particular has become a complex conundrum
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Less is More? Rail’s role in post-pandemic travel
As we learn to live with COVID without restrictions on how we travel, new permanent patterns are starting to emerge. How will the railway adapt?
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Decarbonisation: where are the quick wins?
The Transport Decarbonisation Plan is full of positive zero-emission strategies, goals and deadlines. But what has to be done now, to make a start?
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A greener Britain by decarbonising freight
Increasing the proportion and volume of electrically hauled freight requires relatively modest steps.
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Powering the network: powering the future
Moving transport to a cleaner, greener operation won’t be easy… we’ll need much more green electricity and the infrastructure to deliver it.