Industry views - Page 7

Passengers can expect a boost in rail punctuality from 2026 - but not necessarily because more trains are running on time. Philip Haigh explains why.

More elected Mayors will be good news for the railway, says our anonymous commentator Industry Insider

The town has its passenger railway back after almost 60 years, with the upgrading of the freight-only Blyth and Tyne to become the Northumberland Line.

Our regular columnist Christian Wolmar reflects on an eventful year that saw three DfT cabinet ministers and advises what the latest one should do this year.

RAIL Editor Dickon Ross on the call for UK trains to have magnetic track brakes fitted, and rail’s bicentenary in an increasingly fast-changing world.

Looking back to this time last year, it seems his crystal ball was on good form for 2024, says our regular columnist Christian Wolmar.

Alicia Gutierrez outlines six steps to make rail an attractive career for Gen Z employees

Editor Dickon Ross on RAIL's coverage of the emerging role of open access in Great British Railways that could reshape the future of TOCs after nationalisation.

An order for new trains at Newton Aycliffe is welcome, but Philip Haigh asks where are the ambitions for new stock with low floors for accessibility.

Our columnist Christian Wolmar has been in Japan and on the legendary Shinkansen bullet train.