Rail ownership has been a hot topic for decades.
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Britain’s railways are a vital pillar of the economy, so inefficiencies in the network hit the country in the pocket.
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Infrastructure development in Northern England has been increasingly muddled in recent years. Few will be convinced by Sunak’s new pledge to fix this.
All aboard.
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After engaging with the rail unions, the government should be more hands off when it comes to UK rail.
Rail workers’ fear imminent reforms will impact their job security and salaries.
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Amid growing concern over job security, pay, workload and passenger safety, rail workers in England and Scotland are voting on industrial action.
Spaghetti Junction has always been a destination as much as a transport nexus.
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Gravelly Hill Interchange was always meant to be functional, but its cultural life has been rich too.
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Until train use recovers, a new approach to rail funding is needed.
Dropping the Leeds branch of HS2 has been seen as a betrayal of the north.
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HS2 has been controversial from the outset, not least because experts don’t agree about its benefits. However, canceling the Leeds branch is to the region’s detriment.
Artist’s impression of HS2 train.
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For Yorkshire and the north-east of England, being connected to the high-speed rail network was an investment in the future.
With government reforms underway, are we headed to a more enticing rail experience in the UK?
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The government’s plan to shake up the national rail system is ambitious. Whether it will be cheaper for the customer – and for the nation – remains to be seen