Policy - Page 17

On April 25, the Labour Party unveiled its plans for Britain’s railways if it forms the next government. Ben Jones analyses the chances of success

It will be interesting to see how far the current Rail Minister gets with his invitation to his shadow to work together to get the Draft Bill through Parliament before the election. The general consensus seems to be that timings remain challenging.  

Labour will today reveal its plan for rail as it heads towards the election, expected later this year. Shadow Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh will outline plans to pursue the creation of the Great British Railways (GBR) body which it intends to be led by “rail experts” rather than Whitehall.

What do the plans for three direct awards say about the future bidding process?

Improved reliability promised on upgraded Manchester-Sheffield line

Scotland’s Railway managing director Alex Hynes has been appointed as director general, rail services.

Freight operators are ready to invest in new trains, facilities and in skills, providing the Government offers support to help the market grow.

A ‘one size fits all’ for investment appraisal is holding back the region say local leaders during Annual Conference in Liverpool.

Mark Walker, chief executive at public affairs company Cogitamus reveals why rail will be pushed to the fore at Westminster, ahead of the General Election.

As the government lifts safeguards to the West Midlands - Crewe section of HS2 land, "the HS2 network could be revived", argues Professor Andrew McNaughton.