Keep an open mind about open access

 
Open access rail services have demonstrated that they can grow the market for rail without requiring subsidy. What’s not to like?
 Lumo’s open access services begun in October 2021
 It was less than a month ago that Rail Partners shut up shop, but I for one am already feeling their loss. The organisation that served as a trade body for the private sector – TOCs and freight companies – did not simply argue for their narrow interests. The excellent Andy Ba