Modern Railways May 2025

EXCLUSIVE: THE FIGHT FOR FREIGHT
Industry concerns over GBR plans

BATTLE FOR EUROPEAN ACCESS
• Italian bid for London to Paris trains
• Temple Mills access ‘IS available’ – ORR

OPEN ACCESS DEFENDED
• Expansion plans explained
• “We pay our way” – FirstGroup

SIR ANDREW HAINES TO RETIRE

NETWORK RAIL’S GROWING RENEWALS BACKLOG

INSIDE THE REBORN BRUSH WORKS