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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@9QDKMQ49mos9MO
Absolutely NOT! National services HAVE to be maintained by the Govt and not private companies to make a profit.
@9QCXRNH9mos9MO
More government control would be better, however I believe the issue is the cost and the foreign investors using our railway system to subsidise other countries public transportation systems rather than putting the money back into the national railway or into commuters
@9Q8SS3GWomen's Equality9mos9MO
No ! But the trains need to become more affordable! It’s way too expensive and we should be encouraging people to travel by train as it’s more environmentally friendly too
@9L2BSXL1yr1Y
No, the public should have more ownership which will allow for more local control and savings in funds.
@9N87MZC10mos10MO
Yes, but enforce stricter government regulation to prevent price gauging from the private companies.
@964LD5T2yrs2Y
Yes, but a UK publicly owned company should be able to bid for franchises
@93VL3QP3yrs3Y
As long as the services improve and prices do not continue to rise I do not care who owns the railway
@98Q836R2yrs2Y
no but make sure only qualified work them
@926KNJ33yrs3Y
All depends on what they’re offering
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@8SVM5L44yrs4Y
Yes, but introduce more government regulation of prices and tariffs.
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