Cost pressures are bearing down on the rail industry. Revenue is rising, but not fast enough to cover the £2 billion gap between operating subsidy and income.
How can the government move forward? Workforce reform is painful. Other savings are elusive.
Could the answer come from the private sector?
The shift to digital ticketing - driven by third party retailers and embraced by the travelling public - provides a wealth of opportunity.
Working in partnership with the rest of the rail industry, Britain’s independent retailers are ready to boost growth through competition, innovation and private investment.
But how can we ensure that no one gets left behind as self-service becomes the norm? Transport for Wales has trialled the Payzone concept as an alternative to the traditional ticket office - could…
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RAIL (Digital) - 1 Issue, Issue 1022