Freight

“Putting passengers first” should not exclude other rail traffic from the narrative, says Maggie Simpson.

How is our new government faring on rail reform? In our Manifesto for Rail series, Howard Johnston turns in this issue to freight.

Philip Haigh on new Transport Secretary Louise Haigh’s debut appearance before the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.

Light rail boost, but light on HS2 Euston detail and not great for freight

Guest columnist Maggie Simpson OBE, Director General of the Rail Freight Group, says its essential for private sector to invest in rail freight.

Innovation is required to boost sector’s market share, says our Industry Insider

Electric traction costs prompt Royal Mail switch to road

Royal Mail road switch damages rail freight’s prospects

ORR figures show the rail freight market share falling to 7%. Our columnist looks at ways back up

… but Phil Mortimer offers ways in which he believes the sector can improve its future without excessive Whitehall involvement