Industry views - Page 13

The last government should never have scrapped wifi for passengers and Labour should restore it, says Christian Wolmar.

Rail restorations will continue to power economic regeneration, says our Industry Insider

What happens when your train is stuck, and how equipped are operators to deal with the issues that arise? A new report has some answers, says Philip Haigh.

Who guards the guards is an ancient question brought into current focus by the new government’s policy of nationalising English train operators.

‘Reversing Beeching’ was precisely the sort of gimmicky performative government style that helped discredit the Conservative brand, says Christian Wolmar.

The vulnerability of the railways has been highlighted in the past couple of weeks by two very separate events.

Service cuts illustrate the pitfalls of public control, says our industry insider.

Stephen Roberts’ latest trip based on his 1863 Bradshaw’s Guide takes him from Watford Junction to the home of the Second World War codebreakers.

Philip Haigh examines the National Audit Office report on HS2 costs, and considers what is required to reinstate the northern leg to Manchester.

Christian Wolmar on Labour's first frantic weeks in office and why the new government isn't hanging around when it comes to rail reform.