Rail "Question Time" panel at Tomorrow’s Rail conference set out the challenge facing the industry to shore up confidence in industry’s ability to deliver economy boosting infrastructure programmes.
Government review of electrification programme is not a scaling back but an opportunity to rethink the delivery of “an enormously challenging programme”, says Carne.
Government is to channel Network Rail’s funding through the train operators to “put customers back in the driving seat” and wants the operator to push ahead with devolving power to its regions.
Pinsent Masons' infrastructure partner Jon Hart found Osborne’s summer budget a bit of a let down and is concerned that rail budgets are in for a tough time in the autumn spending review
Gil Howarth, founding chief executive of the National Skills Academy for Railway Engineering hands over the reins of this vital industry led training organisation.
Last week’s announcement by Transport Secretary Patrick McLoughlin to halt and review large parts of Network Rail's electrification programme has shocked and disappointed the rail industry. But could it turn out to be a wise move, asks Lawrie Quinn?
Operator admits CP5 ambitions were a stretch too far while Transport Secretary announces measures to get Network Rail’s £38bn upgrade programme back on track.
By 2026 Old Oak Common is set to become a key transport hub connecting London to the rest of the UK. Darren Reed, head of rail at WSP | Parsons Brinckerhoff explores the challenges involved in creating this ambition.
With the new government setting out its claim to lead a “parliament of delivery”, any loss of confidence now could be catastrophic for the industry and the economy, says Antony Oliver.
Delivery of Network Rail's electrification programme is at a critical stage. Konain Khan suggests that wholescale outsourcing is the way forward if the work is to be done to programme.