Rail Magazine - Page 4

LNER: Why we're reforming our fares

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

Digital Catapult: Rail sector must use technology to grow

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.

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.

Wolmar: what a Labour government should do to reform rail

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

Gaiger: how we break through rail industry uncertainty

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

Solutions and resolutions for 2024

Our 'industry insider' considers what the new year might bring for our rail industry...

Steep cutting strengthened on Portsmouth line

The Portsmouth Direct Line was closed from Monday July 24-Friday July 28, to allow the latest element of a £100 million, three-year upgrade. 

Luton hits the bullseye with dart lift off

Las Vegas… New York… Venice… Luton. NICK BRODRICK finds out what’s behind a short, yet significant, new railway-airport link in Bedfordshire

GBR should adopt TfL processes when awarding contracts

NR want High Speed 2 to Leeds

Network Rail is starting a two-year study into the best way to bring High Speed 2 services into Leeds, Rail Minister Huw Merriman announced on July 17. 

DfT to extend pay-as-you-go across the South East

The Government has announced tap-in tap-out devices at a further 53 stations in the South East. 

Jacobite train temporarily suspended

The famous Jacobite steam train services that run between Fort William and Mallaig were unable to run from July 15-20 “due to unforeseen circumstances”

First Stadler Class 93 arrives in UK from Spain

The first of the new Class 93 tri-mode locomotives (93001) arrived from Spain at Portbury docks in Bristol on June 27. 

Class 99s set for Caledonian Sleeper

Newly nationalised Caledonian Sleeper has confirmed the continuation of its partnership with GB Railfreight until 2030. 

Thurston: HS2 must reach Euston

There is “no point” building HS2 unless it reaches London Euston.

Bridge collapse shows dangers of river scour

The dangers of river scour affecting Network Rail bridges has been thrown dramatically into the spotlight by a bridge collapse in the US as a train was crossing

RDG presses ahead with ticket office closure plan

After a year of unsuccessful negotiations with the RMT union, the Rail Delivery Group looks set to impose widespread ticket office closures in England.

NR told to set aside extra £600m for renewals

Network Rail should adjust its 2024-29 spending plans to put more money into renewing earthworks and bridges

Analysis: Unwanted rolling stock

Buying new trains is an expensive, long-term business.

TfL plans sub-Thames DLR extension to Thamesmead

Proposals for an extension to the Docklands Light Railway have been submitted to the Government by Transport for London.