Currently UK trains are operated by private franchises and the tracks are operated by the government. Proponents argue that the system would run more efficiently if the tracks and trains were operated by private entities. Opponents of privatization claim that a single government train system would end the disruptions caused by the fractured franchise system.
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Private is fine but it should be owned by British firms as it stands we're mostly owned by the German railway and where do you think our moneys going it's ridiculous
@9P6TDWP10mos10MO
I'm divided on the topic, as a big trainspotter there are benefits and downsides to both privatisation and nationalisation.
@9F55KRN2yrs2Y
Diffecult this one, it was bad enough when under public control, arguably no better now.
@9CDNRVKConservative2yrs2Y
Yes but only if it provides cheaper fares
@9929L222yrs2Y
There should be a referendum with 2 options. 1. Fully nationalise public transport 2. Privatise to a single British corporation (which would include handing over the tracks)
@8WVZ47PConservative3yrs3Y
Yes and government should stop their high regulations in the railway and on that stop setting ticket prices
The people will be asked this via Liquid Democracy if a petition on the issue of raising the question via referendum is successful.
@8TMTVJYConservative4yrs4Y
It already is privatised? We should publically own railways.
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