Exclusive interview with Mark Phillips, CEO, Rail Safety and Standards Board RSSB
“The evidence is that Driver Only / Driver Controlled operation [DOO / DCO] is safer than being dispatched by a conductor or even a…
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New poll calls for fares cuts & new services… but is that the whole story?
A recent poll says 7 in 10 Brits want the government to use savings made from nationalising the railways to cut rail fares and…
Blackpool Trams – Are we about to see the end of heritage trams in service?
Blackpool Trams – Are we about to see the end of the heritage trams in service? A Fatal Accident Inquiry has launched in Scotland…
Dawlish Sea Wall breached again – Is it time for an alternative route?
The Dawlish Sea Wall collapses in two places after Storm Ingrid hits Devon and Cornwall. Is it time for a new route between Exeter…
Northern Powerhouse Rail – Done deal? Or not?
Additional Resources for this episode: Northern Growth Strategy policy paper In this episode: Northern Powerhouse Rail – Is it really a done deal, or…
Billwatch: Government comes out fighting on Railways Bill
Additional Resources for this Episode: House of Commons Library Railways Bill Research Briefing Billwatch returns… Scrutiny of the Railways Bill is heating up and…
New Rules on Railway Access = Bad News for Freight?
Additional Resources for this episode: Network Rail’s Access and Use Policy discussion paper New rules on access to the railway are coming… and…
Do We Have A Leaderless Railway?
As 2025 comes to a close, we take a look at Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander’s first year… We review the key moments from 2025……
Leeds Tram is delayed until the end of the 2030s!
Additional Resources for this episode: Leeds Tram delay – Letter from Peter Hendy top Tracy Brabin Leeds Tram delay – Letter from Tracey Brabin…
Great British Railways has a new look… and we are NOT impressed
Additional resources for this episode: Avanti West Coast/Railway Children Christmas film – Your Presence is Presents Enough Second Reading of the Railways Bill in…
Does the Railways Bill signal trouble for freight? And GBR unveils a new livery
Additional resources for this episode: Transport Select Committee hearing we discuss https://committees.parliament.uk/event/25006/formal-meeting-oral-evidence-session/ It’s our first Billwatch! We examine the Transport Select Committee’s recent…
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