Ian Clarke

Director in @kpmguk's Infrastructure Advisory Group specialising in transport. Big Formula 1 and Chelsea FC fan. Posts reflect my own views, not KPMG’s.

[Philip Haigh @philatrail]

The road to Great British Railways is paved with paper as DfT releases its publication schedule for discussion and other documents, including freight targets, long-term strategy, rolling stock and an ORR-Passenger Watchdog agreement.

[The Tall Controller @Tall_Controller]

What a fabulous send off to the HST at Plymouth...3 of the 4 sets in service all lined up ready to head to Laira depot for one last time.

Plymouth welcomed its first HST on 10 April 1977.

Tonight it will wave goodbye to its last when the 4th set finishes just before midnight.

[DailyDistrict @DailyDistrt]

On this day, 1995.
England vs Colombia: 0-0.

But the match was stolen by a save from another planet. 🌍⚽️

Rene Higuita's legendary Scorpion Kick.
So iconic it made the entire England bench cry with laughter. 😂

[Ian Clarke @IanClarkeKPMG]

#FirstGroup wins London #Overground concession: #rail #railway

https://t.co/pA0njNUqJ5

[Ian Clarke @IanClarkeKPMG]

This looks like a victory for common sense, albeit one that re-opens long-standing questions about capacity north of the West Midlands on the West Coast Mainline #rail #orr #wcml #avanti https://t.co/eHGlojFApS

[Philip Haigh @philatrail]

Breaking: ORR has relented - the 0700 Manchester-London can run with passengers. “We recognise its importance and popularity” ORR said this afternoon.

[Philip Haigh @philatrail]

Rail industry income fell last year… (ORR graphic)

[Centre for Cities @CentreforCities]

Fiscal devolution? 🪙

"Notably absent from the White Paper was the devolution of some fiscal powers to Combined Authorities despite the metro mayors requests. Emphasis was placed on widening devolution rather than deepening powers for CA's that want to progress further."

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[Centre for Cities @CentreforCities]

STARTING NOW | Centre for Cities on: the English Devolution White Paper

As the dust settles on the English Devolution White Paper, @AndrewCities, @Paul_Swinney and @AntBreach discuss key takeaways and what could change in 2025.

Follow along below 👇

[ORR @railandroad]

Our latest passenger rail usage stats show 433 million journeys were made by passengers on Great Britain's rail network between 1 Jul and 30 Sep 2024.

This is a 9% increase on the 397 million journeys made in the same quarter the previous year.

📈➡ https://t.co/fDsEaMRa6N

[UK Prime Minister @10DowningStreet]

Heidi Alexander MP @Heidi_Labour has been appointed Secretary of State for Transport @TransportGovUK.

[Ian Clarke @IanClarkeKPMG]

I’m delighted to have been able to contribute to this insightful report. Recommended reading!

#Investment #Rail #Infrastructure #HighSpeedRail #UKGrowth

[High Speed Rail Group @HSRailGroup]

We're excited to announce the launch of our latest report, "Driving Investment in Rail Infrastructure".

👉 Download the full report: https://t.co/r8jzTMvG87

🧵Thread 👇

[TfL @TfL]

The first test train for the new Piccadilly line fleet has arrived in
London 🤩🚆

This train will undergo intensive testing before the new fleet starts entering passenger service by the end of next year.

Find out more 👇
https://t.co/KJZWXspHNO

[Ian Clarke @IanClarkeKPMG]

Congratulations to KeolisAmey on the retention of the DLR contract! https://t.co/Ug0PrJBl9n

[Today's Railways UK @TodaysRailways]

Great to see Stadler’s bi-mode 99002 for @GBRailfreight at a rather wet @InnoTrans in Berlin today. The first loco arrives in the UK in May next year and GB says they are expected to reduce emissions by up to 58% compared to the 66s. Entry into service is expected in Sept ‘25

[Today's Railways UK @TodaysRailways]

90022, one of eight former @DBCargoUK Class 90s sold recently to Sandbach Commercial Dismantlers, is now being dismantled at the firm’s site near Middlewich. 90017/023/027/030/032/033/038 are the others at Middlewich. 90022 becomes the first 90 to be scrapped. 📷 Cliff Beeton

[ORR @railandroad]

For the last rail period (26 May to 22 June), seven operators reported that they pre-cancelled (P-coded) services due to non-availability of staff or rolling stock.

Only operators with adjusted cancellations scores are shown in the chart.

📊➡ https://t.co/iXHXSgGy8p

[Department for Transport @transportgovuk]

Our plan for a better, greener transport network which puts passengers first 👇

[Department for Transport @transportgovuk]

We’re pleased to confirm new Ministerial briefs at the Department for Transport:

@LouHaigh - Secretary of State
@LordPeterHendy - Rail
@LilianGreenwood - Future of Roads
@simonlightwood - Local Transport
@MikeKaneMP - Aviation, Maritime and Security

[Ian Clarke @IanClarkeKPMG]

Sad news indeed. Sir Howard was a key driving force behind the resurgence of #GreaterManchester. It was a more confident, trail-blazing city under his watch.

[Manchester City Council @ManCityCouncil]

Council Leader pays tribute to Sir Howard Bernstein following the announcement of his death today.

Read her full statement: https://t.co/ZPoEKQ1BDX