Comment Renationalising the railways is not a total panacea for the problems created by the sell-off Promising to renationalise the railways certainly accords with popular feeling since poll after poll has suggested that around… Christian Wolmar 4th January, 2016, 4:38 pm
Comment Labour has exciting plans for our railways – but we also have a record to be proud of Labour has exciting plans for reforming the railways – but we must stand firm against attacks on our… Lilian Greenwood 10th November, 2015, 2:55 pm
News Corbyn will pledge to renationalise the railways Jeremy Corbyn will make renationalisation of railway franchises his first major policy as leader of the Labour Party.… 20th September, 2015, 2:56 pm
Comment Paying the price – the Tories are failing rail passengers It was confirmed this morning that, from January, the cost of commuting by rail will have risen by… Lilian Greenwood 18th August, 2015, 6:29 pm
News Dugher says he’s not a “train-spotter” and he wants to champion motorists Michael Dugher, the new Shadow Transport Secretary, has said that he wants to start championing motorists, by focussing… 2nd December, 2014, 11:14 am
News 162% rail fares hike for passengers in the north hits today Northern Rail train passengers in Greater Manchester are being hit with a 162% fares rise today. Changes to the… 8th September, 2014, 12:01 pm
Comment Only by reuniting track and trains can Labour bring ticket prices down When deciding Labour’s approach to running our railways, I hope the party leadership don’t talk down our railway’s… Matt Brennan 17th July, 2014, 11:57 am
Comment Time for bigger thinking on our railways There is a lively debate across the country about the future of our railways. At the heart of… Jon Cruddas 9th July, 2014, 5:37 pm
Comment Why we’re demanding cheaper travel for veterans By Maria Eagle MP and Jim Murphy MP Labour has today demanded that train Operating Companies deliver cheaper travel… 29th May, 2013, 2:55 pm