Franchises

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

A view to a thrill

RAIL examines the ScotRail initiative to improve the passenger experience and thereby increase journey numbers - via the Scottish scenery

End of the line for South West Trains?

Stagecoach has failed to secure a two-year contract to continue running South West Trains beyond 2017…so what went wrong? PAUL CLIFTON reports

The knock-on benefits of ‘Norwich in 90’

RICHARD CLINNICK examines the work required to realise the dream of Norwich-London services in 90 minutes

Social gathering

How do train operating companies deal with social media? Is it useful, or can it be a hindrance when passengers can access information ahead of railway staff?

Operators’ owners overseas - and over here!

Many of Britain’s train operating companies are also big names in the rail industry in other parts of Europe and elsewhere. PAUL PRENTICE reports

Cumbrian comeback

Locomotive-hauled coaching stock can again be seen on the Cumbrian Coast Line. RICHARD CLINNICK reports