Finance

Labour's first Budget lacked vision and ambition for rail, says Christian Wolmar

Russell Jackson argues the case for private investment to help deliver much-needed rail infrastructure projects

"Get over the cost factor – railways provide more than a century of economic benefit," says High-Speed Rail Group's new Chair.

John Smith believes rail's potential for growth in the 'deep sea' market is through careful, strategic investments and optimisation of existing assets.

As the government lifts safeguards to the West Midlands - Crewe section of HS2 land, "the HS2 network could be revived", argues Professor Andrew McNaughton.

Project’s success can pave the way for outside investment