Britain's railway system has a pivotal role in the implementation of the Government's transport policies, which include effective integration with land-use development planning. A higher and more sustained proportion of public funds has already been allocated in order to achieve this role. The...

Most people in Great Britain consider the national passenger railway system as essential. Yet little evidence exists about the system's roles and impacts or the benefits from substantial public funding. This article examines these issues, following recent government reports. It argues that the...

The HS2 rail route proposed for Great Britain mirrors an international trend towards creating new high speed rail services. Yet its rapid evolution in Great Britain remains controversial. Arguments for improved north-south travel and large economic benefits are being countered with concerns over...

Despite government hesitation, high speed rail lines can offer cohesive solutions to some of the UK's current major challenges: climate change and the environment, sustainable economic development and congestion. The article demonstrates this for the London--Birmingham corridor.

<title/> The railway system in London and the south east is fundamental to London in its roles as the capital of the country and as a world-class financial and business centre. This article examines the formal strategies for spatial planning and railway investment in London and the south east and shows...