Why we need a train network like France’s
While Birmingham and Leeds wait for metros, Emmanuel Macron is rolling out Paris-style trains in cities across France.
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Why has my train been cancelled… again?
A series of strikes are planned over the next ten days. Honestly, I’d stay at home.
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Anne-Marie Trevelyan warns the Transport Committee that train strikes are not over
The Transport Secretary told MPs that she doesn’t support unions that act “to the detriment” of their members.
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Are train strikes more disruptive than government policy?
Rail workers would have to strike for five weeks to cause as much disruption as demand for budget cuts.
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The lessons from Germany’s experiment with near-free rail travel
The scheme has proved wildly popular but has also exposed the strain on public transport.
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Where does Labour really stand on rail nationalisation?
Confusion over the party’s stance on public ownership has muddied Keir Starmer’s economic message.
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Could the UK make trains free to use?
As the price of season tickets hits five figures, the government should follow Spain’s example.
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The cost of flying in the UK has fallen while train prices have risen
Short-haul business flights are now 15 per cent cheaper than they were in 2010, while long-distance rail travel is 32…
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Tories won’t win if they play games with strikes
If the country endures a summer of disruption, the party in power will surely take most of the blame.
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The Conservatives are making the British transport system more absurd than ever
Cheap flights and expensive trains are incentivising people not to go green.
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