Locomotives

A rolling stock strategy to secure the sector’s future

Rail need a set of strategies that will allow an optimised deployment of rolling stock across the network for years to come, says Ian Prosser

An order for new trains at Newton Aycliffe is welcome, but Philip Haigh asks where are the ambitions for new stock with low floors for accessibility.

"In my opinion driving a double-decker bus in London is a much tougher job than driving a train on the main line railway"

“With the dead hand of the Department looming over every decision, what chance does the industry have?”