Reconnecting Britain: How can rail power the UK’s growth mission?
Local users, flexible procurement, and GBR’s governance, must be central to rail reforms

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Local users, flexible procurement, and GBR’s governance, must be central to rail reforms


A special supplement looking at the case for greater competition on the UK railways, sponsored by Lumo and Hull Trains.…
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It’s essential to ensure that passengers’ needs and experiences are at the heart of the UK’s new railway network.
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It leads to a brain drain to the UK’s larger cities that is having a real impact on rural economies,…
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London’s deputy mayor for transport Seb Dance on investment, boosting active travel, and tackling anti-London politics.
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As the number of train passengers grows, we must ensure the London transport hub is up to the challenge.
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Reliability and quality of service are key, but the challenge is investment.