On June 9 last year, Southeastern and Network Rail’s Kent route merged under a single management team, with a combined 6,700 staff. Can passengers notice any difference yet? Kicking off a Great British Railways special report, PAUL CLIFTON questions the leaders

Some final thoughts from the team at RAIL

The busy railways in East Anglia have also merged management of track and train, as Greater Anglia, c2c and the Anglia Route of Network Rail’s Eastern Region come under a single umbrella. Managing Director JAMIE BURLES talks to PAUL CLIFTON

Preservation lost one of its greatest and most steadfast supporters and pioneers in February. DR JOHN SAGAR pays tribute.

HERITAGE RAILWAY ASSOCIATION CHIEF EXEC STEVE OATES TACKLES STEAM’S BURNING ISSUES.

In addition to the railways being back under public ownership and the establishment of Great British Railways, passengers will gain a watchdog body with more powers. Transport Focus Chief Executive ALEX ROBERTSON tells PETER PLISNER how the organisation will evolve