The United Kingdom Cannot Move Closer to Europe While Closing its Railway Market
Recent statements from senior politicians in the ruling Labour Party point towards closer alignment with the European Union (EU).
United Kingdom: Railways Bill – Transport Committee Report Confirms the Risks, But in the Main Stops Short of the Necessary Solutions
The Railways Bill, published this week, confirms some of the risks created by the Government’s plans for Great British Railways (GBR). However, it fails to recommend the full suite of safeguards needed to provide the necessary assurances which would give confidence to the private sector to continue to invest in Britain’s railway, fostering growth and productivity.
EU-UK Rapproachment Is Welcome, But Rail Connectivity Cannot be Selective
ALLRAIL welcomes the renewed emphasis by the United Kingdom government this week on improving rail connectivity with the European Union. This follows remarks made last week by UK Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer about “taking the UK deeper into the EU single market”. Rail is a natural and logical area for
Railways Bill must guarantee fair access, impartial ticket retailing, strong independent oversight and a clear Value for Money duty
The Alliance of Passenger Rail New Entrants (ALLRAIL) has submitted evidence to the House of Commons Public Bill Committee scrutinising the Government’s Railways Bill, warning that the Bill as currently drafted is unfairly skewed in favour of Great British Railways (GBR) services and risks not delivering on the Government’s objectives of growth and investment.
