Rail reform
Rail and Urban Transport Review calls for a paradigm shift in rail
Industry heavyweight Juergen Maier CBE has unveiled a bold vision for the future of the UK's rail and urban transport infrastructure, urging a radical overhaul to create a more connected, affordable, and high-capacity network.
Further details on rail reform emerge
More detail and reaction on what to expect from the government’s rail reform has emerged. The King set out planned reform to the railways in the state opening of parliament yesterday (July 17) with many of Labour’s manifesto pledges for rail reform included.
Labour launches plan for rail
Labour will today reveal its plan for rail as it heads towards the election, expected later this year. Shadow Transport Secretary, Louise Haigh will outline plans to pursue the creation of the Great British Railways (GBR) body which it intends to be led by “rail experts” rather than Whitehall.