Although the Department for Transport is expected to make a more detailed announcement next week, it has already provided a more detailed analysis of... continue

There has already been criticism of plans to increase rail fares by RPI+3% for three years from January 2012, announced as part of the Comprehensive... continue

The number of passengers using the North's rail system is set to soar over the next ten and twenty years, according to a new report published by... continue

James Dark
When the Northern Rail franchise was formed in December 2004 with the amalgamation of the First North Western and Arriva Trains Northern companies,... continue

The whole country is bracing itself for the impact of savage cuts in public spending, but there can be few more anxious than transport professionals... continue

Train operator Northern Rail has launched what it says is the UK’s first Dutch-style CyclePoint at Leeds station. Opened by transport minister,... continue

Northern Rail has announced that the temporary station at Workington North will close in early October, almost a year after it opened following... continue

Managing Director, Northern Rail Ian Bevan joined Northern Rail as finance director when the franchise began in December 2004, having previously... continue

Chief Operating Officer and Deputy MD, Northern Rail Steve Butcher joined Northern Rail in 2005 as area director north, with responsibility for... continue

Northern Rail was considered to be a ‘no growth’ franchise when it was let in December 2004 by the Strategic Rail Authority. However,... continue

The boundaries which govern the provision of transport in the North of England do not always reflect the region’s economic geography. The... continue

Rob Jack
Welcome to our ‘North of England’ special issue. This month we are paying particular attention to the public transport in this region of... continue

A project being undertaken by ACIS and Logica for GMPTE is seeking to address one of the major weaknesses in public transport information - the... continue

Dr. Paul Salveson
We are in a very different situation following the general election in May. The coalition government is organising a ‘bonfire of... continue

Trains used on Arriva Trains Wales mainline service are to be upgraded thanks to a funding deal reached by the Welsh Assembly Government and the... continue

A significant increase in demand for rail travel during the first six months of 2010 has seen a return to growth in passenger numbers on the railways... continue

Serco and Abellio have announced the appointment of Ian Bevan as managing director of their Northern Rail train operating company. He joined Northern... continue

Dr. Paul Salveson
“We’ve waited 40 years for this! What took you so long?” the owner of Brighouse’s  station café joked with the... continue

Train operator Northern Rail has confirmed that it has secured a two-year extension to its franchise as a result of beating performance targets at... continue

Punctuality and improved trains must be core to plans for the East Anglia franchise if passenger satisfaction is to improve, says watchdog Passenger... continue