Great British Railways launches wide-ranging consultation

The transition team responsible for creating Great British Railways, the new public body that will run and plan the rail network in the UK, has launched an eight week call for evidence to support its 30-year, Whole Industry Strategic Plan (WISP). This plan was already announced two months ago by Grant Shapps, the Secretary of State for Transport. GBR will replace the franchise system that runs much of the current passenger network, and take on much of the infrastructure management currently in the hands of Network Rail.