Policy - Page 5

Comment

DfT strips planning protection from 'canned' HS2 leg

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

Industry views 24 Jan

Comment

Rail's role at the hustings

With a General Election looming, RailReview asks two industry leaders what they think political parties should be including on rail in their election manifestos

Policy 23 Jan

Feature

“We are much stronger if we work together” Q&A with Andy Lord

TfL’s new interim Commissioner ANDY LORD tells how he would go about running “the biggest and greatest public transport organisation in the world”

Policy 18 Jan

Feature

GB Rail and Labour’s nationalisation agenda

What are Labour’s plans for the railway, if they are voted into power? CONRAD LANDIN reports

Policy 1 Oct

Feature

Getting Cities Moving – Adaptive transport solutions for an uncertain future

To achieve its ‘levelling up’ agenda, the Government needs a strategy to support improved productivity in cities and measures to discourage private car journeys.

Policy 30 Jul

Feature

DfT pays the piper… so will it call the tune?

PHILIP HAIGH explains why he believes the Department for Transport’s familiar 2017 vision for the future of Britain’s railways is relevant

Policy 1 Jul

News

French to favour rail over short-haul flights

UK should follow France's example and restrict short-haul flights - RSSB

14 Apr

News

Concerns raised over French state support for Eurostar

Talks continue over future of Eurostar

8 Apr

News

EXCLUSIVE: Rail industry pays a heavy price for productivity problems

Nearly half the money spent on rail infrastructure is used inefficiently, claims National Skills Academy for Rail (NSAR) Chief Executive Neil Robertson.

23 Mar

News

Operator of Last Resort to take over ScotRail franchise

Publicly owned Operator of Last Resort to take over ScotRail next year

17 Mar

News

Eurostar: dissent grows over lack of government support

“If Arsenal can tap into support when they are American-owned, then Eurostar can also tap in on a loan perspective to the Bank of England" - TSC Chairman

2 Mar

News

Williams reform package in White Paper “as soon as possible”

“It has been far from being stuck in the sidings. Over the last nine months the review has been tested against the pandemic,” Keith Williams reveals.

25 Feb

News

"Let me provide reassurance - the White Paper is coming" - Rail Minister on Williams Review

Rail Minister claims White Paper is coming, Labour calls on Government to stop 'ducking it' when it comes to the Williams Review

25 Feb

An artist's impression of HS2 trains at Birmingham Curzon Street

News

HS2 leads UK’s economic regeneration - Mark Thurston

“We are creating something the industry really needs - a solid pipeline of construction activity and a clear timetable for investment."

23 Feb

News

Rosewell: NIC prioritised links between close cities

“We have been accused at the NIC of wanting to cancel the eastern leg of HS2. That is not what we said and certainly not what we meant" - NIC Commissioner

23 Feb