Rail reform – all words and no action?
Our columnist questions the pace of progress a year on from the publication of the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
ALAN WILLIAMSSleepers re-awake but the UK still dozes
Is Britain missing an opportunity amid the overnight train renaissance?
ALAN WILLIAMSTrans-Pennine troubles
Our columnist says future plans for routes across the North of England are inadequate
ALAN WILLIAMSBranch line revolution or one-day wonder?
Our columnist questions the longevity of the Restoring your Railway initiative
ALAN WILLIAMSNorth of England rails against disintegrated plan
Integrated Rail Plan lets down the North of England, says our columnist
ALAN WILLIAMSAlan Williams - November 2021
We are at critical juncture for the railway, suggests our correspondent
ALAN WILLIAMSAlan Williams - October 2021
Our columnist reflects on developments with the now aborted East Coast main line timetable change
ALAN WILLIAMSAlan Williams - September 2021
Alan Williams discusses unpopular timetable changes proposed for North East England
Alan Williams gives his view on the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail
The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail presented to Parliament begins...