Rail Partners Manifesto for Rail sets out a five point plan for politicians to create a thriving railway that works for customers and taxpayers.
The document sets out a ‘best of both worlds’ approach to reform which gives private train operating companies the ability to respond to passenger and freight customer needs, while ensuring a single point of public accountability for the railway’s performance.
In advance of the 2024 general election, the five point plan called on the next government to:
- Focus the railway on the customer to balance the books.
- Let operators compete to connect communities.
- Overhaul fares to offer customers the best value for their journey.
- Prioritise getting freight off roads and onto rail.
- Create a new body to oversee the railways.
The five point plan is underpinned by research in Rail Partners’ Track to Growth report, which shows how competition between train companies, both here and in Europe contributes to growing passenger numbers, improved services and lower cost to the taxpayer.
Download the manifesto for more detail on how the government can ensure a growing railway that works for passengers, freight customers and taxpayers.
