Local Transport Today is the authoritative, independent journal for transport decision makers. Analysis, Comment & News on Transport Policy, Planning, Finance and Delivery since 1989.

Rail funding report prompts calls for fundamental industry shake-up

The subjects of how Britain’s rail network should be funded, how it is organised, and whether services on it should be run by the public or private sectors, came to the top of the media’s agenda in mid-June.

Rik Thomas
28 June 2013
The publication of the ORR’s report led The Times to devote a great deal of attention to the state of the railways
The publication of the ORR’s report led The Times to devote a great deal of attention to the state of the railways

 

The publication of the Office of Rail Regulation’s draft determination of how Network Rail will spend money to enhance the rail network in the next five-year regulatory Control Period (LTT 14 Jun) was deemed sufficiently important by The Times to make the front page of the paper on 13 June. “The misery of rail users has been laid bare,” it said. “The rail network is 23% less efficient than on the Continent, the rail regulator said, despite fares and funding being 30%...

+93% more

 

Deputy Team Leader - Transport Planning
London Borough of Havering
Town Hall, Romford, Essex, RM1 3BB, GB
Grade 9 £51,093 - £55,155 pa
Head of Fleet Management
Brighton & Hove Council
Hollingdean Depot
£61,050 - £66,734
Deputy Team Leader - Transport Planning
London Borough of Havering
Town Hall, Romford, Essex, RM1 3BB, GB
Grade 9 £51,093 - £55,155 pa
View all Vacancies
 
Search
 
 
 

TransportXtra is part of Landor LINKS

© 2024 TransportXtra | Landor LINKS Ltd | All Rights Reserved

Subscriptions, Magazines & Online Access Enquires
[Frequently Asked Questions]
Email: subs.ltt@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7959

Shop & Accounts Enquires
Email: accounts@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7855

Advertising Sales & Recruitment Enquires
Email: daniel@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7861

Events & Conference Enquires
Email: conferences@landor.co.uk | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7865

Press Releases & Editorial Enquires
Email: info@transportxtra.com | Tel: +44 (0) 20 7091 7875

Privacy Policy | Terms and Conditions | Advertise

Web design london by Brainiac Media 2020