Policy

…but what difference will it make to services and passengers? Paul Clifton canvasses the opinion of rail leaders on SWR’s past, present and future.

The agenda for Rail Live's seminar theatres includes talking points about a host of pressing industry concerns, with insights from attending experts.

As Ben Plowden takes over as Chief Executive Officer at the Campaign for Better Transport, Anthony Lambert talks with him about his rail reform priorities.

The English Devolution White Paper and the government’s rail reform consultation are together proposing a major shift of power from central to local government.

The government has cooled in its support for open access operations, but companies remain optimistic that their ambitions will reach fruition.

After seven months in office, what has Rail Minister Lord Hendy achieved? In an exclusive RAIL interview, Paul Clifton tries to find out.

Transport for London has long wanted to take over more of the capital’s suburban rail network, but how would that fit in with central rail policy? By Tom Edwards

The new government wants to give Metro Mayors and their Combined Authorities more powers and a bigger say in how local rail services are run.

Change is on the horizon with Great British Railways. Philip Haigh advocates a national campaign to ensure it delivers for customers.

The Major Project of the Year award in the National Rail awards 2024 went to Transport for London for the Bank Station capacity upgrade