Insights blog

Keep up to date with commentary on the latest industry news, gather insights from our latest reports and hear from the experts on how to improve the railway

Rail worker with tablet computer AI generated image

On board with AI: Future applications in railway operations?

20 February 2025

rolling stock, safety, skills

Arriva London Overground train approaching Blackhorse Road Station

Rail devolution under Great British Railways – local control or a directing mind?

06 February 2025

legislation, government, devolution

Open access operators are at a crossroads, government must choose a direction

08 January 2025

services, legislation, government, open access

Train on tracks under orange sky, government will be responsible for running the trains

The government is in charge – the test is still to fix things quickly

06 January 2025

legislation, government, taxpayer, performance

Royal Assent is a watershed moment for the new Transport Secretary – improving the railway is now the responsibility of the Government

29 November 2024

legislation, government, taxpayer, performance

The new Government is moving fast on rail reform, but will it fix things?

26 September 2024

legislation, public-private partnership, fares, performance

Rail renationalisation won’t boost UK growth

09 September 2024

customer experience, taxpayer, economy, performance

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Euro 2024 is getting to the business end but it’s not the only type of competition in town

competition, open access

Rail Safety Week: We must not overlook the role of high-performing depots for a safe, reliable railway

rolling stock, customer experience, depots, safety

Nationalising the railway is a political not a practical plan

legislation, public-private partnership, taxpayer, performance

Granting growth: How government grants will continue to play an essential role in delivery of freight growth

environment, freight, government, economy