The Guardian view on rail reform: think growth, not managed decline | Editorial
The Department for Transport's bill to reform railways was finally published but may not become law due to limited time before the election. The government's mismanagement has led to a series of railway crises and unpopular decisions.
The government's refusal to invest in the rail industry for the long term and its focus on cost-cutting have resulted in problems like timetabling chaos, service disruptions, and unpopular proposals. [ more ]
Dr Gail Bradbrook, co-founder of Extinction Rebellion, has received a 15-month suspended jail sentence for causing damage to the Department for Transport.
During her sentencing, Bradbrook accused judges of 'mansplaining' and criticized the legal process. [ more ]