Open Letter to the UK Department for Transport
As the UK Railways Bill progresses, the key question is no longer simply whether Great British Railways (GBR) should be created, but whether it will be created with the right safeguards.
ALLRAIL at the 14th International Railway Summit
ALLRAIL Secretary General Nick Brooks and Policy Director John Thomas spoke on behalf of ALLRAIL at the 14th International Railway Summit, taking place in London from 2-4 June 2026.
The UK-EU Reset Must Include Aligning with the EU Passenger Rail System
Reports that the UK Government has floated a “single market for goods” with the EU raise a simple question: why should freight move more freely between Britain and Europe, while passengers, rail operators and transport services are left behind?
UK Rail Policy is Moving Away from Europe Just as Labour Figures Reopen the EU Debate
Recent comments from senior Labour figures have put the UK–EU relationship back at the centre of British politics.
The UK Railways Bill and Great British Railways: A Step Back from Proven European and Global Rail Reform Best Practice
This position paper argues that the UK is moving against both European and global reform trends. Across Europe, competition and liberalisation have consistently delivered lower fares, stronger passenger growth, reduced subsidy and major private investment. Meanwhile, the proposed Railways Bill offers no clear targets for efficiency, cost reduction or passenger growth.