Policy - Page 10

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

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.

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

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