The importance of rail freight to the decarbonisation of transport
The Transport Decarbonisation Plan and Rail Environment Policy Statement set ambitious plans for a greener transport network. We examine the role that rail freight has to play in reducing emissions
21 October 2021
The Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail: impact for operators
This note considers the key changes for operators in the UK rail market arising from the Williams-Shapps Plan for Rail and the associated risks and opportunities
04 October 2021
The Williams Shapps Plan for Rail: What is the future for Britain’s stations?
In this article, we consider who'll be responsible for Britain’s stations, what the station environment will look like and how the proposed reforms may deliver for passengers and stimulate investment
16 August 2021
Exports of goods from the UK from 1 January 2021
Without a trade agreement, businesses need to take action rapidly to deal with the new requirements they will face in relation to exports from 1 January 2021
16 December 2020
Burges Salmon named Energy and Infrastructure Team of the Year
Firm named both Energy and Infrastructure Team of the Year and UK Law Firm of the Year at the British Legal Awards 2020
19 November 2020
Drones: disputes, disruption and efficiency in the construction industry
Drone (UAV) technology has made major leaps forward in the past few years and presents significant opportunities for improving efficiency and reducing disputes in the construction sector.
16 July 2018
Low carbon transport: renewable and development fuel opportunities in the UK
The Renewable Transport Fuel Obligation (RTFO) was amended on 15 April 2018. Our briefing explains some of the main RTFO amendments and explores the opportunities they create.
17 April 2018
West Midlands Trains: on the right track
175 years of experience has embedded in Abellio a social duty to passengers that extends beyond the journey on one of its trains, trams or buses.
29 December 2017
'Connecting people: a strategic vision for rail' – DfT’s rail policy
Ian Tucker and Rupert Lugg in our Rail team consider three key changes in DfT’s latest report on the rail industry.
06 December 2017
Secretary of State for Transport publishes railway guidance to ORR
We look at the key points in the new guidance, which replaces previous guidance issued to ORR in July 2012.
07 August 2017
ORR publishes quarterly Rail Freight statistics: what has changed?
We take a look at the ORR's Q4 2016/2017 Freight Rail Usage Statistical Release and highlight some of the key changes.
21 June 2017
Airport refused the power to apply higher access charges to rail users of railway link
The ORR's 'ground-breaking' decision that Heathrow cannot apply higher charges for access to its rail link has been upheld. This ruling has implications for rail link operators, sponsors and users.
05 June 2017