Opinion - Page 5
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Comment: Open access operations - is the government for or against?
The government has been sending mixed messages over its support for open access. Christian Wolmar looks at where this leaves the investing operators.
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Comment: The path to a railway that “serves passengers better”
Passengers can expect a boost in rail punctuality from 2026 - but not necessarily because more trains are running on time. Philip Haigh explains why.
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Comment: services under local control will improve
More elected Mayors will be good news for the railway, says our anonymous commentator Industry Insider
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Comment: Ashington welcomes back passenger trains
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.
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Comment: the railway needs stability in Whitehall and a clear strategy
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.
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Comment: From 1825 to 2025… and beyond
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.
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Comment: how my predictions for 2024 measured up
Looking back to this time last year, it seems his crystal ball was on good form for 2024, says our regular columnist Christian Wolmar.
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Comment: how to engage the next generation
Alicia Gutierrez outlines six steps to make rail an attractive career for Gen Z employees
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Comment: open access opens up new opportunities for government
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.
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Comment: FirstGroup's plans for open access expansion
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.
