Transport experts make their predictions for 2008

Transit asked four experts to predict what the New Year has in store for the UK's passenger transport sector

Ken Livingstone (pictured) will win a third term as mayor of London, says Mike Katz, but his budget may be cut.

Ken Livingstone (pictured) will win a third term as mayor of London, says Mike Katz, but his budget may be cut.

Ruth Kelly: staying on?

Ruth Kelly: staying on?

Network Rail chief executive Iain Coucher (pictured) will find his company in the spotlight, says John Nelson

Network Rail chief executive Iain Coucher (pictured) will find his company in the spotlight, says John Nelson

Network Rail in the spotlight

John Nelson

Chairman, First Class Partnerships

2008 will be less exciting than 2007 but in many ways more important. With the exception of South Central, the absence of refranchising means that the headlines will be all about the progress made in delivering what has been promised. The focus is likely to be on Network Rail’s performance. Already under attack from some quarters, any shortcomings are likely to attract a great deal of attention, especially in a...