Rail chief slams bank 'windfalls'
Press Review 29 April 2004
President of Sea Containers James Sherwood has complained to ministers that the banks which own the country’s trains are squeezing "grotesque" profits out of the industry.
Jarvis and Network Rail accept blame for Potters Bar
Press Review 28 April 2004
Nearly two years after the Potters Bar rail disaster, Jarvis and Network Rail have admitted liability.
HSE to be stripped of rail powers
Press Review 27 April 2004
The FT reports that the Health and Safety Executive is set to be stripped of its responsibilities on the railways.
NAO sceptical of light rail success
Press Review 23 April 2004
A new report released today by the National Audit Office finds that light rail schemes such as tramways built since 1980 have not met expectations.
Blair gives backing to Crossrail
News Article 22 April 2004
The prime minister has reiterated his support for the Crossrail project in London.
Transport for London: TfL Achievements
Government Affairs Website Page
Crossrail scheme could offer public stakes
Press Review 22 April 2004
The public could be given shares in Crossrail in return for stumping up the cash needed for the £10 billion project, the FT reports.
Rail authority urges simplification of the network
Press Review 20 April 2004
The Strategic Rail Authority has published its plans to simplify operation of the rail network.
Transport for London: Welcome
Government Affairs Website Page
Train firm fined over Paddington crash
Press Review 6 April 2004
Thames Trains was yesterday fined £2 million over its involvement in the Paddington rail disaster.
Rail delays worsen
Press Review 5 April 2004
There are even more train delays under Network Rail than under Railtrack, according to figures seen by the Times.
MPs back rail renationalisation
Press Review 2 April 2004
A single agency should run the rail network, according to a House of Commons committee.
Forum Brief: Railways
Policy Consultation 1 April 2004
Comment from: The Construction Products Association and the Association of Train Operating Companies
Rail industry 'out of effective control' claim MPs
News Article 1 April 2004
The rail industry is "out of effective control", a damning report from a cross-party committee of MPs has concluded.
Public 'misled' over rail line cost
Press Review 1 April 2004
Railtrack and the then-Conservative government concealed and distorted key information about the modernisation of the west coast railway network between London and Glasgow, reports today's Guardian.
