Forum Brief: Train Punctuality
Policy Consultation 12 March 2004
Comments from the Conservative Party, the Association of Train Operating Companies, Virgin Trains and the Transport Salaried Staff Association.
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Forum Brief: SRA report
Policy Consultation 19 September 2003
The Strategic Rail Authority has published its quarterly report on train performance in the UK.
Forum Brief: Train delays
Policy Consultation 24 July 2003
The rail regulator has said that the £9.8 billion upgrade of the West Coast Main Line could be delayed for a year to save money
Forum Brief: Train network
Policy Consultation 16 June 2003
The Strategic Rail Authority has set out its strategy for rail improvements for the next eight years.
Forum Brief: Rail repairs
Policy Consultation 1 April 2003
Network Rail has said that 4000 miles of track is overdue for replacement.
Forum Brief: Rail performance
Policy Consultation 13 March 2003
Data released by the Strategic Rail Authority has found a modest overall improvement in train times - although one in four trains still arrive late at their destinations.
Forum Brief: Internet use
Policy Consultation 10 February 2003
The growth in internet use has slowed, according to research by Oftel.
Forum Brief: Train Services
Policy Consultation 16 January 2003
The Strategic Rail Authority is today expected to announce the first in a series of cuts in train services.
Forum Brief: Train Fares
Policy Consultation 19 December 2002
Commuters are facing above inflation fare rises from next month, it has been announced.
Forum Brief: Rail reforms
Policy Consultation 6 November 2002
Transport secretary Alistair Darling has backed plans to overhaul the system of rail franchises.
Darling defends West Coast mainline decision
News Article 9 October 2002
Upgrades to the West Coast mainline between London and Glasgow will fall far short of original plans, it emerged on Wednesday.
Forum Brief: Rail overhaul
Policy Consultation 3 October 2002
The Railtrack era formally comes to an end today when Network Rail - the government-run body - takes control of the UK's railways.
Forum Brief: Rail Timetable Overhaul
Policy Consultation 6 September 2002
The Strategic Rail Authority yesterday unveiled a major reform of the rail timetable in order to increase capacity and ease delays.
