Network Rail studies into future long-distance rail demand in Britain are forecasting significant growth based on national economic and social trends... continue

D espite having historically one of the most comprehensive of the world’s urban and commuter rail systems, London has been playing catch up to... continue

T There’s little disagreement that electrification is the best power system for most railways. But what should be done about branch lines where... continue

Jonathon Tyler
While waiting for a train I often inspect the promotional material and timetables on display at a station. It’s a simple check on what the... continue

Across the transport sector there are certain individuals whose activities stand out either as beyond the significance of their own specific role... continue

A group of fifty leading senior executives and managers form this year’s New Transit UK passenger transport providers Power List. There are... continue

David Higgins, Chief Executive of Network Rail Why is he on the list? Higgins is the leader of Britain’s rail infra... continue

The names of the most powerful people in British and European passenger transport probably come as no great surprise.  By definition they are... continue

Extending the proposed London-West Midlands high-speed rail line on to Manchester and Leeds will drive regeneration and transform travel patterns,... continue

Crossrail 2, the plan for a new south-west to north-east line under London, is to be promoted as a regional rail scheme rather than a London-focused... continue

Advisory firm Alvarez & Marsal has appointed the former chief executive of Network Rail to spearhead a push in transport and infrastructure as it... continue

Network Rail Consulting, the international consultancy arm of Network Rail, has appointed Keith Ludeman (pictured) to its four man board. Ludeman, 62... continue

Daniel Wright
I t might be a conventional heavy rail infrastructure operator, but Britain’s Network Rail has been doing some very unconventional thinking... continue

W here can genuine multi-modal thinking be found, and a willingness to supply the most relevant mode of transport on a corridor, rather than starting... continue

The UK rail industry is creating a new capability to accelerate and champion innovation and support it in capitalising on the latest thinking. It... continue

This month my column will be a little reflective. And quite political. But you’ll be used to that. Sadly it is my last ‘regular’... continue

David Crawford
The release of both scheduled and real-time travel information by the UK rail industry as open data is raising the quality of service advice to... continue

Closer working between British train operators and infrastructure provider Network Rail is delivering new projects that benefit train operations and... continue

The future of public transport in Britain will be more electric, the UK government has decided, as it begins the process of catching up with mainland... continue

Virgin Trains’ chief operating officer, Chris Gibb, has been seconded to Network Rail for the remainder of this year to work with the Network... continue