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Ukrainian railway delegates at Rail Live 2024

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Rail Live 2025: The agenda and subjects for day two’s seminar theatres

The agenda for Rail Live's seminar theatres includes talking points about a host of pressing industry concerns, with insights from attending experts.

Engineering 3 Jun

RAIL Live Panel for sustainability

News

Rail Live 2025: The agenda and topics for day one's seminar theatres

Rail Live's seminar theatres provide a prime opportunity to gather insights and learn from industry experts.

Rail Live 30 May

Ian Prosser is former HM Chief Inspector of Railways and Director of Railway Safety at the Office of Rail and Road.

Comment

Rail safety needs better change management

Ian Prosser, former HM Chief Inspector of Railways and Director of Railway Safety at the ORR, on the need for better change management on the railway.

Industry views 27 May

Feature

Top 10 tips for attending Rail Live 2025

Make the most of your time at Rail Live 2025 by considering these top 10 tips.

Maintenance and refurb 23 May

Comment

Guest Comment:

Emma Partlow, Director of Consumer Engagement and Policy for Transreport, explains how technology is transforming rail accessibility.

Industry views 19 May

Edmonson railway ticket

Comment

Railway 200: Tickets please!

In the second of our series celebrating 200 years of the modern railway, Andy Wakeford, Fares Lead at the Rail Delivery Group, looks at train ticketing.

Industry views 16 May

Comment

Railway 200: A new chapter in rail’s pioneering story

Alan Hyde, Marketing and Communications at Railway 200, introduces the first of a regular feature series celebrating 200 years of the modern railway.

Industry views 6 May

Comment

Guest Comment: Too much power for GBR?

Rail reform consultation suggests “no clear accountability”, says Darren Fodey, a Partner in the Transportation and Trade sector group at Stephenson Harwood.

Industry views 1 May

Olly Glover MP Didcot and Wantage (Liberal Democrat)

Comment

Guest Column: In support of full electrification

If partial electrification and battery trains is a great idea, why are so few other places doing it, asks Olly Glover MP.

Industry views 16 Apr

Ian Prosser is former HM Chief Inspector of Railways and Director of Railway Safety at the Office of Rail and Road.

Comment

Guest Comment: A root cause of inefficiency

Rail need a set of strategies that will allow an optimised deployment of rolling stock across the network for years to come, says Ian Prosser

Industry views 31 Mar

Comment

Guest Comment: Time to unlock rail’s potential

The Spring Forecast should reflect how rail can help the government deliver economic growth, says Railway Industry Association chief executive Darren Caplan.

Industry views 25 Mar

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Comment

Comment: Industry insider - me, my career and farewell for now

In the last edition of his column, Mike Jones recalls his 60-year rail career and how he shared his thoughts along the way.

Industry views 14 Mar

Comment

Guest Comment: Rail devolution under GBR

Will there be local control or a guiding mind, asks Rail Partners Chief Executive Andy Bagnall.

Industry views 12 Mar

Jason Chamberlain, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Comment

Guest comment: Will the new railway really be open to open access?

A legal view by Jason Chamberlain, Partner, Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner LLP

Industry views 10 Mar

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Comment

Comment: Funding confirmed for Mid Cornwall Metro

Funding confirmed for Mid Cornwall Metro is a boost for South West, says our Industry Insider.

Industry views 20 Feb

Hull Trains Class 802

Comment

Our thoughts on DfT opposing eight open access applications

News Editor David Stubbings and Industry Editor Richard Wilcock share their thoughts on the latest DfT feedback.

Editor's comment 17 Feb

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Comment

Comment: an integrated transport plan

Our anonymous Industry Insider looks at why Manchester has launched a rail concession bid and what happens next.

Industry views 14 Feb

Martin Fleetwood, consultant for law firm Addleshaw Goddard

Comment

Guest Comment: Light rail is right for rail

Construction costs could be reduced if utilities do not have to be moved, says Martin Fleetwood.

Industry views 12 Feb

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Comment

The future of fares in the era of rail revival

Fares stay high as passengers number rise and consumers become canny with their choices. What happens next, asks our anonymous industry insider.

Industry views 23 Jan

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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

Industry views 15 Jan

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