Rail Publications - Page 5 of 11 - House of Commons Library

Research Briefing

High Speed 2 (HS2) Phase 1

Tuesday, 11 September, 2018

This paper provides general information on the proposed high-speed rail line between London and the North of England (HS2). It gives a brief overview of the scheme, its costs, compensation arrangements and the Act which gives statutory and planning authority for the construction of Phase 1 of the scheme between London and the West Midlands. Construction is planned to begin soon; contracts have been let. The Government is in the process of finding an operator for the first HS2 services on the route.
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Research Briefing

The Brexit White Paper on future relations and alternative proposals

Tuesday, 28 August, 2018

The Government published its White Paper on future relations between the UK and the EU on 12 July. It envisages a 'common rulebook' to facilitate 'frictionless' trade, and among other things, UK cooperation in security matters, a commitment to maintain high environmental, data and consumer protection standards, UK participation in some EU agencies and solutions to the Irish border issues - all underpinned by a new governance structure that will pay "due regard" to the EU Court. Would the White Paper proposals work and do they respect both UK sovereignty and the indivisibility of the EU Single Market? David Davis's 'alternative' white paper proposes a somewhat different future relationship. This paper looks at proposals in both documents.
Debate Pack

May 2018 rail timetabling issues

Monday, 18 June, 2018
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Debate Pack

Parliamentary debate 6/6/18: Northern Rail services in Greater Manchester

Tuesday, 05 June, 2018
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- Rail
Research Briefing

Public ownership of industries and services

Thursday, 31 May, 2018

Utilities, industries and services can be owned by the public or the private sector. Various models have existed in the UK, including full nationalisation, privatisation with regulation and municipalisation.
Research Briefing

Railway passenger franchises

Wednesday, 23 May, 2018

This is one of two briefing papers on rail passenger franchising. This paper sets out the terms of the various rail franchises in England, Wales and Scotland. A second paper, CBP 6521, sets out in more detail how franchising works and the franchising policy of successive governments.
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Debate Pack

Parliamentary debate 25/4/18 – Transport for the South East

Tuesday, 24 April, 2018

This debate will take place between 2.30 and 4.00 pm on 25 April in Westminster Hall. The Member who secured the debate is Huw Merriman MP (Con., Bexhill and Battle).
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- Aviation
- Rail
- Roads
Research Briefing

Brexit: new guidelines on the framework for future EU-UK relations

Thursday, 19 April, 2018

Brexit negotiations have resumed and this third phase will cover issues outstanding from the last phases - the Irish border in particular - and the framework for future EU-UK relations. This paper looks at how the EU and the UK envisage their relationship after Brexit.
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- Armed forces
- Aviation
- Benefits policy
- Business
- Civil law
- Climate change
- Crime
- Criminal law
- Defence policy
- Economic policy
- Economy
- Environment
- Equality
- EU institutions
- EU law and treaties
- Europe
- Farming and fishing
- Finance
- Government
- Immigration
- Institutions
- International law
- International trade
- Parliament
- Rail
- Roads
- Sciences
- Security
- The EU
- Transport
- Brexit
Debate Pack

Merger of British Transport Police Scottish division with Police Scotland

Monday, 05 March, 2018

A Westminster Hall debate on the Merger of British Transport Police Scottish division with Police Scotland is scheduled for Tuesday 6 March 2018 at 9.30am. The Member leading the debate is Douglas Ross MP.
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- Police
- Rail
Debate Pack

Estimates – Spending of the Department of Transport

Friday, 23 February, 2018

The new-style Estimates day debates provides the House with an opportunity to explore and scrutinise in more detail the DfT’s spending plans and priorities.
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- Aviation
- Planning
- Public spending
- Rail
- Roads
- Transport
Research Briefing

Transport Spending by Region

Friday, 16 February, 2018

Tables-based paper, outlining levels of public spending on transport by region and nation of the UK
Research Briefing

Transport 2018: FAQ for MPs

Thursday, 11 January, 2018

This paper sets out answers to commonly asked questions by Members of Parliament about various aspects of transport policy, usually related to constituency issues.
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- Aviation
- Rail
- Roads
- Transport
Research Briefing

Passenger rail services in England

Tuesday, 09 January, 2018

This paper explains how passenger rail services are provided in England and the policies of successive governments towards rail franchising. It also looks at those proposals which have been put forward for further reform – specifically more partnership working, competition, public ownership and devolution.
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- Rail
Insight

Fares fair? 2018 rail fares in England

Tuesday, 05 December, 2017
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- Rail
Debate Pack

Parliamentary debate 24/10/17: Improving rail links in South West England

Friday, 20 October, 2017
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- Rail

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