The future of rail
An overview of the government's plans for reforming the railway in Great Britain

The Railways and Transport Safety Bill. (Bill 40 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/06.
Railways and Transport Safety Bill (Bill 40 of 2002/03) (306 KB , PDF)
The Railways and Transport Safety Bill. (Bill 40 of 2002/03). House of Commons Library Research Paper 03/06.
Railways and Transport Safety Bill (Bill 40 of 2002/03) (306 KB , PDF)
An overview of the government's plans for reforming the railway in Great Britain
The government has reintroduced the High Speed Rail (Crewe - Manchester) Bill and intends to repurpose this for Northern Powerhouse Rail.
There will be a Westminster Hall debate on improving transport connectivity in the North West on 19 March 2025. The debate will be opened by Jo Platt MP (Labour, Leigh and Atherton).