Services under local control

It’s the biggest upgrade of the Midlands rail network in the generation. But despite a recent government commitment, all is not what it seems. PETER PLISNER reports

Positive improvements in fares and giving passengers a voice would garner more support for Labour’s policies

Getting to the heart of the matter

St Rollox has a place in the hearts ...

Guest Columnist

Thousands of workers stepping off their morning train has become an enduring image of the railway. But the custom of commuting has constantly evolved, as CHRISTIAN WOLMAR reports