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DfT issues an update on rail reform
The Department for Transport (DfT) have issued an update to…
The Department for Transport (DfT) have issued an update to their rail policy, as outlined previously by the Williams-Shapps whitepaper.
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UK government establishes new public body to end fragmentation of UK railways
The UK government has announced the formation of a new…
The UK government has announced the formation of a new public body, Great British Railways, which will bring the UK's railways under single, accountable national leadership.
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UK government ends rail franchising in bid to connect fragmented network
As part of its efforts to connect the UK's fragmented…
As part of its efforts to connect the UK's fragmented rail network and support operators through COVID-19, the UK government has begun the process to end railway franchising.
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ORR urges sweeping reforms on accessibility and compensation
The ORR sets out its proposals aimed at passengers being…
The ORR sets out its proposals aimed at passengers being made more aware of their right to compensation, and disabled travellers experiencing more reliable assistance services, and greater accessibility across the rail network overall.
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Suppliers central to delivering rail network of future according to Review
According to the Williams Rail Review, suppliers need greater visibility…
According to the Williams Rail Review, suppliers need greater visibility of upcoming work, understand how the private sector can get more involved in financing rail improvements, and consistency in workloads to provide rail of the future.
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Virgin proposes airline model for railways to increase competition
The ideas to abolish complex ticketing and overcrowding are Virgin’s…
The ideas to abolish complex ticketing and overcrowding are Virgin’s contribution to the Government’s Williams Rail Review which would encourage long-term private sector investment.
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Britain’s rail franchising system no longer delivers clear benefits, says Rail Review Chair
Keith Williams, the independent Chair of the first ‘root and…
Keith Williams, the independent Chair of the first ‘root and branch’ Rail Review to be supported by UK government, has stated in an Address that Britain’s rail franchising system cannot continue in the way it is now.
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Is it time to rethink the structure of how Britain’s railways operate?
Reflecting on the recent difficult times for Britain’s railways, Darren…
Reflecting on the recent difficult times for Britain’s railways, Darren Shirley, Chief Executive of Campaign for Better Transport, explores the opportunities that could lead from the governments ‘root and branch’ review of rail, the implications of Brexit and recognising that the most important part of the railway is its passengers.