Railways

Interoperability and Standards

Interoperability is a European initiative aimed at improving the competitive position of, and promoting the single market in, the rail sector so that it can compete effectively with other transport modes, and in particular with road transport.

Passenger services

This section includes specification, consultation and performance information on each franchise and includes information on stations, rolling stock and fares.

Projects and infrastructure

Information on current projects such as High Speed Two, Crossrail, Intercity Express Programme (IEP), West Coast route modernisation and the Thameslink box, with links to organisations involved.

An introduction to rail

The Government’s role in the running of the railways is to provide strategic direction and to procure rail services and projects that only it can specify.

Published:

24 January 2007

Email contacts

Email contacts for rail enquiries.

Published:

13 January 2006

Last update:

23 March 2009

Strategy and finance

This section includes information on community rail, high level output statements and other strategies including cycling.

Safety

This section covers rail safety in terms of engineering, system and operational safety. Personal security issues are covered separately in the ‘Crime and public transport’ section.

Legislation and Parliament

This section contains legislation, statutory guidance, contingent liabilities of the Strategic Rail Authority and Network Rail and Parliament.

Research and technical

Research and technical documentation.

About the DfT Rail Group

Responsibilities and contact details for the new DfT Rail Group.