Rail Business Intelligence
Encyclopedia
Rail Business Intelligence is a fortnightly subscription newsletter for senior managers, investors, lawyers, contractors, consultants, local authorities, manufacturers and service providers working in the United Kingdom
's rail industry
. It is published every second Thursday as a printed magazine and also in PDF electronic format.
Rail Business Intelligence was launched in March 1995 as Rail Privatisation News, with Roger Ford
as Founding Editor. Initially conceived as a short-term project to provide inside information for financial, legal and commercial organisations taking part in the privatisation of British Rail
, the Railway Gazette International
newsletter saw circulation continuing to expand after the 1997 general election
, and in 1998 the title was changed to Rail Business Intelligence to reflect its on-going role in the UK's privatised rail market.
The newsletter is part of the Railway Gazette Group
, which includes publications such as Railway Gazette International
, Railway Directory and RailwayGazette.com, and is based at Sutton, London
.
United Kingdom
The United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern IrelandIn the United Kingdom and Dependencies, other languages have been officially recognised as legitimate autochthonous languages under the European Charter for Regional or Minority Languages...
's rail industry
Rail transport in Great Britain
The railway system in Great Britain is the oldest in the world, with the world's first locomotive-hauled public railway opening in 1825. As of 2010, it consists of of standard gauge lines , of which are electrified. These lines range from single to double, triple, quadruple track and up to twelve...
. It is published every second Thursday as a printed magazine and also in PDF electronic format.
Rail Business Intelligence was launched in March 1995 as Rail Privatisation News, with Roger Ford
Roger Ford
Roger Ford is a British journalist specialising in rail transport. He is Industry and Technology Editor of the monthly trade and technical magazine Modern Railways, where he is probably best known for his authoritative column Informed Sources, noted for its in-depth analysis of railway technical,...
as Founding Editor. Initially conceived as a short-term project to provide inside information for financial, legal and commercial organisations taking part in the privatisation of British Rail
Privatisation of British Rail
The privatisation of British Rail was set in motion when the Conservative government enacted, on 19 January 1993, the British Coal and British Rail Act 1993 . This enabled the relevant Secretary of State to issue directions to the relevant Board...
, the Railway Gazette International
Railway Gazette International
Railway Gazette International is a monthly business journal covering the railway, metro, light rail and tram industries worldwide. Available by annual subscription, the magazine is read in over 140 countries by transport professionals and decision makers, railway managers, engineers, consultants...
newsletter saw circulation continuing to expand after the 1997 general election
United Kingdom general election, 1997
The United Kingdom general election, 1997 was held on 1 May 1997, more than five years after the previous election on 9 April 1992, to elect 659 members to the British House of Commons. The Labour Party ended its 18 years in opposition under the leadership of Tony Blair, and won the general...
, and in 1998 the title was changed to Rail Business Intelligence to reflect its on-going role in the UK's privatised rail market.
The newsletter is part of the Railway Gazette Group
Railway Gazette Group
The Railway Gazette Group is a family of print and online business publications for the world rail transport industry. It is part of DVV Media UK, based at Sutton, London, and forms part of the Hamburg-based Deutsche Verkehrs Verlag international publishing group.* Railway Gazette International:...
, which includes publications such as Railway Gazette International
Railway Gazette International
Railway Gazette International is a monthly business journal covering the railway, metro, light rail and tram industries worldwide. Available by annual subscription, the magazine is read in over 140 countries by transport professionals and decision makers, railway managers, engineers, consultants...
, Railway Directory and RailwayGazette.com, and is based at Sutton, London
Sutton, London
Sutton is a large suburban town in southwest London, England, and the administrative headquarters of the London Borough of Sutton. It is located south-southwest of Charing Cross and is one of the major metropolitan centres identified in the London Plan. The town was connected to central London by...
.
History
- Launched in March 1995 as Rail Privatisation News. Renamed Rail Business Intelligence in 1998.