The Guardian view on rail reform: think growth, not managed decline

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The Guardian view on rail reform: think growth, not managed decline

« on: March 01, 2024, 09:11:57 »

This probably needs to be moved / merged - but I'm on a timescale this morning ... not something that's new to us

https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2024/feb/27/the-guardian-view-on-rail-reform-think-growth-not-managed-decline

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The Guardian view on rail reform: think growth, not managed decline

A shortsighted cost-cutting strategy risks driving a vital industry into the buffers


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Re: The Guardian view on rail reform: think growth, not managed decline

« Reply #1 on: March 01, 2024, 09:38:56 »

A well written, fair and objective piece. Pretty much spot on unfortunately!


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