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Rail disruption in the UK is so common that the economic damage it causes is barely noticed – but change is possible

  • Written by: Feng Li, Chair of Information Management, Associate Dean for Research & Innovation, Bayes Business School, City St George's, University of London
Rail disruption in the UK is so common that the economic damage it causes is barely noticed – but change is possibleWilliam Perugini/Shutterstock

Recent disruption to Britain’s rail network, caused by a fault in its outdated nationwide radio system, was more than just an inconvenience for thousands of commuters. It was a stark reminder of how far the UK has fallen behind in its critical infrastructure.

It’s a particularly bitter irony given that...

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