Policy - Page 16

There was a sigh of relief in some circles late on Friday 14 June as Alstom and the Department for Transport (DfT) announced a £370 million pound deal for the construction and maintenance of 10 new nine-car Aventra trains for the Elizabeth Line.

Rail is about to enter a new era. What policies would get your vote?

The Liberal Democrats will freeze rail fares and simplify the ticketing system if the party wins in the general election on July 4.

Howard Johnston studies party statements and photo opportunities to assess what the next government might really do for rail

Sir Michael Holden, chairman of the Editorial Board of RAIL’s business title RailReview, examines the records of the two parties and delivers his own manifesto

With a general election soon, will February's Rail Reform Bill provide some clarity about the future? Conrad Landin reports

The economic prospects of Birmingham and Manchester are being seriously damaged because of the Government’s failure to come up with any plans to improve the West Coast Main Line, to replace the cancelled northern leg of HS2, writes Howard Johnston.

Open access operators are parasitical and cut passenger choice, two rail union leaders have told the House of Commons Transport Select Committee.

Travel writer and broadcaster Christian Wolmar says what emerges in government may look different to the plan the party set out while in opposition.

Northern’s new managing director and chief operating officer have officially started their new roles this week.