Rail travel is still far below pre-Covid levels, particularly on the commuter lines into London which accounted for the biggest … Continue reading “Train operators need autonomy, not more top-down control”

Troubles for governments rarely come alone. Another is hurtling along the track towards us like a high-speed train – what … Continue reading “What to do with Britain’s railways in the post-Covid era?”

Coronavirus has had a seismic impact on our transport networks. With a nationwide lockdown keeping people at home and a … Continue reading “Think Tent 2020: Can the railways get back on track post-Covid?”

Last weekend I had a boneshaking ride on one of Northern Rail’s notorious Pacers. These trains, dating from the mid-1980s, … Continue reading “Do Northern Rail’s problems make a case for wider renationalisation?”

Many of the 60% of the electorate who favour rail nationalisation may have forgotten, or never known, the depressing days … Continue reading “France gives us an idea of what a fully renationalised railway sector would look like”