UK Regulator mandates greater clarity over use of rail network
The Office of Rail and Road has published a new track access dashboard. The online resource makes available, in an easily accessible format, a wealth of information on…
Harry Potter doors magical in British culture
Cancellation of the Jacobite – otherwise known as the Hogwarts Express – has a deeper meaning for the British public – a body well known for its adherence…
London – Stirling go-ahead for Grand Union
An open-access service has finally been given the green light. Grand Union Trains, an ambitious would-be operator, has made it third time lucky with their proposals to run…
Elizabeth Line popularity tailors a swift shift in Britain’s busiest stations
There are unprecedented numbers of passengers flocking to the Elizabeth Line. That popularity is music to the ears of the backers of the multi-billion pound project. The new…
Network Rail receives final funding determination for next five-years
It’s a complicated negotiation, but then again it is a negotiation over a multi-billion pound settlement. After a round of requests and counter-proposals, the government in London has…
UK punctuality a problem for regulators
Punctuality and reliability continue to be the leading cause of passenger complaints on the British railway network, accounting for 18.6 per cent of all rail passenger complaints between…