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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No,. But stricter regulation required to stop operators stripping cash out annd not re-investment and Inflated price setting.
@9P5ZDHP10mos10MO
Complex, get top business people to consult on whether it would be more cost effective. Tap the profits they are allowed to make???
@9FJQ7L42yrs2Y
I think the railway is a natural monopoly and hence should be nationalized, but should be the only industry nationalized
@9MWVGWM10mos10MO
The franchise licence should be linked directly to the level of service. Below certain threshold the licence should be revoked.
@93RTF7P3yrs3Y
Yes, and enact stakeholders to take portions of the profits in taxes, so it is good for the economy and regulates prices of railway tickets
@937GCYP3yrs3Y
Privatisation but with regulations in regard to safety and costs of the tickets etc
@8RTVQLN4yrs4Y
I believe it's okay as it is right now
@8R4WKWW4yrs4Y
No, however something does need to change with the current system to make it more efficient.
@8P4P7T74yrs4Y
Privatisation in areas is fine if with strong independent regulation
dependant on weather schemes will be enacted that control price of transport
@98PL8R92yrs2Y
No. its not worked as is why should we not try what works.
@8ZLRQ3T3yrs3Y
If done properly, privatisation could be effective but if done poorly then it wold be better to stay government controlled.
@8YP3QN53yrs3Y
Tracks and signalling should remain under public control
@8WGSP8V3yrs3Y
Yes, but provide higher accountability for train companies and Network Rail.
@8TV8ZGW4yrs4Y
Allow for semi-privatisation
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