Industry views - Page 16

We assess Network Rail’s options for reinstating and developing rail services from Kent to Gatwick Airport

Jason Chamberlain, partner at law firm Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner, looks back at 30 years of rail privatisation and asks what the future holds for the railway

"Get over the cost factor – railways provide more than a century of economic benefit," says High-Speed Rail Group's new Chair.

John Smith believes rail's potential for growth in the 'deep sea' market is through careful, strategic investments and optimisation of existing assets.

David Flesher, Commercial Director at LNER explains the reasoning behind its 'Simpler Fares' scheme, which some critics fear will push prices higher.

Adam Parkinson, Senior Practice Lead at the UK's innovation agency for advanced digital technology explains how the rail freight market can be turbo-charged.

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

The railway model should be based on the people who use it - the passengers says Christian Wolmar.

“It is imperative that as an industry we are resilient to adaptations”, says Shamit Gaiger, MD of West Coast Partnership Development

Value for money and a sense of worth for the railway