Topic: Parliament

Words versus reality: “The Dutch Second Chamber is being misled,” says head of rail organisation

InterviewOn Friday 1 March, the Dutch state secretary for infrastructure addressed a wide range of rail freight policy issues in a letter to the lower house of parliament. While the letter presented some successes, not...Read more

06-03-2024|Comment|author: Dennis van der Laan

Wide shot of the House of Lords with the King and Queen in attendance for the State opening of Parliament. Full of lords in regal dress

UK Rail Reform Bill delayed by … late running reform bills

In an announcement to everyone awaiting the arrival of the Rail Reform Bill, the UK Government apologises for the late arrival of their service. This is due to the late running of several other preceding...Read more

22-11-2023|Comment|author: Simon Walton

UK Parliament building, the Palace of Westminster from the air

Role of rail freight questioned in UK government

Both the houses of the UK government have been examining the commitment to rail freight. Representatives in both the Commons and Lords have asked probing questions of ministers with responsibility for the sector. The recent...Read more

02-11-2021|Comment|author: Simon Walton