The UK rail system's struggle with capacity constraints and under investment has been widely discussed. However, the ongoing economic downturn adds another problematic dimension to the list of difficulties the industry faces. The threat of falling passenger numbers and reduced funding could undermine the emerging optimism around the industry and it is essential that regulators, operators and infrastructure managers devise some intelligent and innovative strategies to push the industry forward.
In light of these challenges, this year's The Future of Rail conference was an essential discussion forum for all those wishing to understand how the rail industry will both handle the next twelve months and also shape its long-term future.
