ALLRAIL’s position paper on rail reform in Great Britain examines the proposed creation of Great British Railways and argues that the reform process should prioritise competition, open access, independent regulation, and private investment rather than a highly centralised state-controlled structure. The paper warns that concentrating infrastructure, operations, ticketing, and access decisions under a single entity could reduce innovation and limit market competition, while much of Europe is moving towards more open and competitive rail systems.
The paper also discusses the future of passenger rail reform in Britain, including the transition away from the franchising model, the role of open-access operators, fare and ticketing reforms, and the need for transparent infrastructure access rules. It highlights concerns around governance, investment certainty, and passenger benefits, while advocating for reforms that encourage efficiency, service quality improvements, and long-term fiscal sustainability across the rail sector. Access the paper here.
