There are multiple recent and notable rail reviews with strategic recommendations for improvement:

• The All-Island Strategic Rail Review (Ireland and Northern Ireland) published in 2024 sets out 32 recommendations to transform the rail system by 2050. It aims for a more accessible, efficient, safe, and sustainable transport system with increased track capacity, electrification, higher speeds, frequencies, and new routes aligned with net zero carbon goals.

• The Williams Rail Review (UK) was focused on organizational and commercial frameworks to deliver a world-class rail sector, improving accountability, sustainability, fares, industrial relations, and responsiveness. The final report was published in May 2021 but remains foundational for rail system reforms in the UK.

• The 2025 Independent Rail Review (New South Wales, Australia), released recently, examined a major disruption incident and made 12 overarching recommendations focusing on maintenance programs, critical response, and passenger communications. Sydney Trains has committed to a Reliability Action Plan addressing these areas.

These reviews reflect ongoing efforts in different regions to improve rail services with strategic visions, operational reforms, and passenger experience improvements. If a specific rail review or region is of interest, further details can be provided.