Industrial strategy in the UK
The UK’s approach to industrial strategy has varied over time. The latest industrial strategy was set out in a government green paper in October 2024.
Rail FAQs
This briefing answers Frequently Asked Questions about the railways in Great Britain, including railway ownership and funding; timetabling; the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail; ticket fare increases; HS2; Northern Powerhouse Rail; and railway electrification.
Northern Powerhouse Rail
This briefing provides an overview of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR), a programme of strategic rail investments designed to improve connectivity between cities and towns in the North of England. The briefing covers the Government's proposed route, cost and schedule for the programme as well as commentary on the Government's proposals.
-
Research Briefing
High-Speed Rail (Crewe to Manchester) Bill
This paper focuses on the western leg of HS2 from Crewe to Manchester and the High Speed Rail (Crewe to Manchester) Bill, which would authorise it.
-
Research Briefing
Access to transport for disabled people
This paper explains the legislative frameworks and policies that apply to public transport users with disabilities or reduced mobility.
-
Debate Pack
Great British Railway headquarters
This page provides a summary of the competition to determine the location of the Great British Railway headquarters.
-
Debate Pack
Anti-social behaviour and off-road bikes
A Westminster Hall debate on 'Anti-social behaviour and off-road bikes’ has been scheduled for Thursday 26 May 2022 at 1.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Grahame Morris MP.
-
Debate Pack
Future funding of urban transport
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Future funding of urban transport’ has been scheduled for Thursday 31 March 2022 from 1.30-3pm. The debate has been initiated by Clive Betts MP.
-
Debate Pack
Increasing capacity and other improvements to the A5 in the Midlands
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Increasing capacity and other improvements to the A5 in the Midlands’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 23 March 2022 at 2.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Mark Pawsey MP.
-
Research Briefing
Transport appraisal and evaluation
Transport infrastructure is integral to national policies such as the Government’s Levelling-Up and decarbonisation agendas. This briefing paper provides an overview of the Government's transport appraisal processes, including their strengths, limitations and possible alternatives.
-
Debate Pack
Funding for bus service improvement plans in the North West
A Westminster Hall debate on ‘Funding for bus service improvement plans in the North West’ has been scheduled for Wednesday 9 March 2022 from 9.30-11.00am. The debate has been initiated by Charlotte Nichols MP.
-
Research Briefing
Railways: Light Rail
This briefing provides an overview of light rail, including the benefits of light rail and the barriers to its use, as well as how light rail has been implemented in the UK and internationally.
-
Debate Pack
Potential merits of reopening the Leamside Line
A Westminster Hall debate on the ‘Potential merits of reopening the Leamside Line’ has been scheduled for Tuesday 8 February 2022 at 2.30pm. The debate has been initiated by Mrs Sharon Hodgson MP.
-
Debate Pack
Opposition day debate: rail investment and the integrated rail plan
On 8 December 2021 there will be an Opposition Day Debate on rail investment and the integrated rail plan.
-
Debate Pack
Transport funding for Wales and HS2
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on 'Transport funding for Wales and HS2'. The debate will be held at 9:30am on 26 October 2021 and will be led by Geraint Davies MP
Total results (page 1 of 2)