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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@9QPYNDF9mos9MO
It should be a public service with control, the control factor should be that the prices do not increase unreasonably.
@9Q3HFZB9mos9MO
No, it should be controlled locally, which would require a network of collaboration between councils within the UK.
@96LXL6V2yrs2Y
No, offer contracts out to businesses instead, however they will be limited on how much fairs should be
whatever makes fares cheaper/free
@95JQ37Z3yrs3Y
Some services could be for private use only but not the whole rail service.
@8QPRD32Conservative4yrs4Y
Experiment with nationalising certain areas of the railways and if successful, expand to other regions
Yes but only in some aspects
Private companies with government inspectors should run trains
@8Y7BNK23yrs3Y
It's already privatised, so it'll have to be yes for now though. But otherwise I'd rather be a governmental service.
If it gives a better rail service yes
@8T9FZWM4yrs4Y
No. But the government should not be allowed to control the national railways. Parliament should set up a committee to manage them.
@8SQC9ZY4yrs4Y
just make train journeys cheaper full stop who cares if its privatised or not
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