Alan Williams

Rail reform – all words and no action?

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Our columnist questions the pace of progress a year on from the publication of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail

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Sleepers re-awake but the UK still dozes

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Is Britain missing an opportunity amid the overnight train renaissance?

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Trans-Pennine troubles

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Our columnist says future plans for routes across the North of England are inadequate

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Branch line revolution or one-day wonder?

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Our columnist questions the longevity of the Restoring your Railway initiative

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North of England rails against disintegrated plan

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Integrated Rail Plan lets down the North of England, says our columnist

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Alan Williams - November 2021

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We are at critical juncture for the railway, suggests our correspondent

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Alan Williams - October 2021

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Our columnist reflects on developments with the now aborted East Coast main line timetable change

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Alan Williams - September 2021

Alan Williams discusses unpopular timetable changes proposed for North East England

Alan Williams - August 2021

Our pundit discusses decarbonisation issues and railway safety

Alan Williams gives his view on the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail

The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail presented to Parliament begins...