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Britain’s railways were never properly privatised – here’s how they could return to greater public control

  • Written by Kevin Albertson, Professor of Economics, Manchester Metropolitan University
Britain’s railways were never properly privatised – here’s how they could return to greater public controlRail ownership has been a hot topic for decades.William Barton/Shutterstock

Railway travel is a strange thing. There are some journeys that are undertaken for pleasure – particularly on steam trains – but the vast majority happen because people need to get somewhere. The railway is merely a means to an end. Efficient rail transport...

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