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West Coast Main Line capacity has hit the headlines again recently, but why does it have planners at Network Rail so cautious? RICHARD WILCOCK reports

Evidence to Transport Select Committee highlights concerns over network access, freight use and regulatory powers

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EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE

Conservatives and Liberal Democrats vote against Railways Bill second reading, as DfT outlines what already-nationalised operators must achieve over the coming years