Equal access for all in the new British railways

Nova train on a seaside cliff on the East Coast main line
A Nova train on a seaside cliff on the East Coast Main Line, epitomosing the ideals sought in the new British railway regime Hitachi Rail UK

Great British Railways, the proposed name for the soon to be renationalised network, will take charge of the infrastructure and train management throughout the network. However, it will also have to play a wider role in promoting rail freight. That has been made clear by Louise Haigh, the UK Transport Secretary. She revealed her intentions in a statement made to both Houses of Parliament in London.

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Author: Simon Walton

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Equal access for all in the new British railways

Nova train on a seaside cliff on the East Coast main line
A Nova train on a seaside cliff on the East Coast Main Line, epitomosing the ideals sought in the new British railway regime Hitachi Rail UK

Great British Railways, the proposed name for the soon to be renationalised network, will take charge of the infrastructure and train management throughout the network. However, it will also have to play a wider role in promoting rail freight. That has been made clear by Louise Haigh, the UK Transport Secretary. She revealed her intentions in a statement made to both Houses of Parliament in London.

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Author: Simon Walton

Simon Walton is UK correspondent for RailTech.com and Railfreight.com

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