Rail industry responds to the Queen’s Speech
UK: ‘Her Majesty’s Government will improve transport across the United Kingdom, delivering safer, cleaner services and enabling more innovation. Legislation will be introduced to modernise rail services and improve reliability for passengers’, Prince Charles said when reading the Queen’s Speech in place of his mother at the opening of parliament ...
Strikes will not undermine industry reform programme, says Hendy
UK: The industry will not back away from its modernisation and cost reduction drive despite the threat of strike action this summer, Network Rail Chair Sir Peter Hendy told the Railway Industry Association Innovation Conference in Nottingham on April 27.
Williams sees ‘vast opportunities’ for the private sector under Great British Railways
UK: There will be ‘vast opportunities’ for the private sector to shape the rail sector as the development of Great British Railways gathers pace, Sir Keith Williams, author of the Williams-Shapps Review into rail reform, told the Railway Industry Association’s Innovation Conference.
List of the 42 bidders to host Great British Railways headquarters
UK: A total of 42 towns and cities, including some which might be seen as unexpected bidders, have formally expressed interest in hosting the headquarters of Great British Railways.
Suppliers set out five ‘tests’ for Great British Railways
UK: The Railway Industry Association has set out five ‘tests’ developed with input from its supply members to provide criteria for ensuring that the formation of Great British Railways is a success.
Consultation soon on Great British Railways legislation
UK: The Department for Transport is expected to begin formal consultation later this month on the draft legislation required to establish Great British Railways, with a view to having the new organisation operational before the end of 2023.
Great British Railways headquarters competition launched
UK: The government formally launched the competition to select the location of the future headquarters of Great British Railways on February 5.
‘Levelling up’ white paper promises more local involvement in rail
Great British Railways national ticket retailing system sought
Whole Industry Strategic Plan targets ‘a simpler, better railway’
Arriva agrees Chiltern Railways’ National Rail Contract
North Wales electrification and WCML enhancements backed in Union Connectivity Review
Lords call for clarity on rail ticketing reform
Rail’s growth agenda evaporates as Treasury takes control
Councils plan bids for Great British Railways headquarters
DfT begins market engagement on future Passenger Service Contracts
Shapps sets out ‘core goals’ for Great British Railways
DfT needs to set out how it will implement rail reform, says Public Accounts Committee
We need a simpler, sustainable and more user-centric railway, says Network Rail Chief Executive
Great British Railways to provide ‘united, accountable leadership’ for the rail sector