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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@9N5DPJG10mos10MO
Allow a French style system where the Government holder 51% share majority, and the private sector 49%
@9P6BDRR10mos10MO
A balance to ensure that the most utilised regions are accommodated for and works take place, rather than going to the highest bidder who strips them for profit.
@9FRFHMS1yr1Y
Yes, but with heavier oversight and set a government support users over private companies, and retain the right to waver contract and nationalise parts of service until next private contractor
@9688VQ42yrs2Y
Nationalise the infrastructure of the railway but keep the trains operations private
@8RYCTVT4yrs4Y
We need a better system that works better and would be used more that I’d afford
@8R2XKPM4yrs4Y
The current national railway is ridiculous. It is delayed and ridiculously expensive. I would suggest doing exactly what the Netherlands does.
@8QZNK684yrs4Y
Dependant on the productivity of the national railway at this point in time
Yes, as long as there is healthy competition.
@9B8863D2yrs2Y
Government owned stake in Railways. Say 25%
@8Q89NKN4yrs4Y
Not fully, but to an extent
@8ZP7CSF3yrs3Y
We need to seriously update our railways
@8YRDCFWLiberal Democrat3yrs3Y
If state owned could work better, but we are too far down the privatisation route. There should be price caps. Also, how do you have local control in of something meant to get you from one place to a different place?
@8W8W2ZTConservative3yrs3Y
A mix of privatisation and government operated trains and tracks
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