Time is right for fresh thinking on future of urban rail
The recent meltdowns on Northern and Thameslink not only left many passengers besides themselves with frustration about not being able to get to work on time – or at all – it also led to a firestorm of criticism and condemnation from politicians and media alike. With the immediate shock of that first Monday morning […]
West Midlands reaps the devolution dividend
In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Jonathan Bray explains how with a new ‘metro mayor’, growing commuter rail use, light rail expansion projects, HS2, the West Midlands is a region that is going places.
Rail Devolution Works – here’s the proof
Satisfied passengers, stronger communities, improved economic prosperity and increased accountability – this is what rail devolution has brought to those areas given the freedom and flexibility to run train services outside Whitehall control. Our new report – Rail Devolution Works – does exactly what it says on the tin. This comprehensive review of the improvements […]
US cities are getting smart on growth
In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Jonathan Bray explains how experience in America has shown that smart growth can benefit public transport – but the trick is to help make great places.
Tyne and Wear Metro: urban rail unleashed
In his latest article Jonathan Bray explains how the Tyne and Wear Metro is the bone structure of that region’s identity, economy and daily life – and how it’s Britain’s innovation railway too… There’s two key elements to a successful urban rail network – best use of emerging technology and local decision makers who embody […]
The geeks are taking over and it's good
In his latest article for Passenger Transport magazine, Jonathan Bray says it’s OK to be a geek, even a transport geek. So how can we make the most of this love that increasingly dares to speak its name?
The day we woke up to mental health
In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Jonathan Bray reports back on last week’s Mental Health Summit and suggests it was a tipping point, moving the issue from the margins to the mainstream.
Going Overground – London's inner orbital railway
In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Jonathan Bray suggests the sign and symbol of the times is no longer an outer orbital motorway, it’s an inner orbital railway – the London Overground.
ScotRail – so much more than a railway
In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Director, Jonathan Bray explains Scotland’s rail franchise is about more than just train services, it’s about a vision for a nation. Other parts of the UK should study it.
Regional Railways: Destination Growth
In his latest article for Passenger Transport Magazine, Jonathan Bray asks what we could achieve if we back regional rail.