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The man leading a review of Britain's rail system says franchising no longer delivers "clear benefits". Via Graham Watson 
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The government inquiry comes after the East Coast Mainline was brought back under its control this year. Via Graham Watson
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September 16, 2018 2:20 PM
It appears that the rail system is going to be reviewed after a summer of rail disruption. Critics of the current franchise model argue that the failure of the East Coast Mainline franchise indicates the flaws of the current system of rail privatisation and the Labour Party are committed to renationalising the railways.
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The Environment Secretary attacks water industry bosses' salaries and lack of investment.
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The environment secretary says water firms may face further regulation if prices and leaks aren't fixed.
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As more strikes loom and fares rise steeply, Britain’s railways are the subject of intense debate once again. Would renationalisation solve the problems?
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Of all Jeremy Corbyn’s policies, the Labour leader’s pledge to nationalise the railways continues to have the most public support.
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Labour calls for transport group to be banned from bidding again, warning of an impending crisis in railway industry
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The Labour leader’s plans to take over railways, water and energy have high levels of public support
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A new rail franchise combining the current West Coast Main Line with HS2 high-speed services is announced by the government.
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2017 saw the most train delays in nearly 15 years. And as services seem to be getting worse, ticket prices are going up - leaving many passengers furious. But why are Britain’s trains so bad and what can be done to fix them? Is nationalising the railways the answer? Via Graham Watson, GCS Business Studies
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January 7, 2019 8:55 AM
I missed this last week - Channel 4 looks at the state of Britain's railways - and compares the UK to the rest of Europe, capitalising upon the annual increase in rail fares. Is poses the simple question: why are Britain's trains so bad? And would renationalising them make them better?
It's a detailed look at the rail network and covers the history, and recent history, of the network. It's excellent!
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Calls to privatise state assets are driven by ideology, not facts, says the business group.
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The pros and cons of Labour's vow to bring the water industry back into public ownership.
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Three-quarters of British voters want our rail, gas and water renationalised but it’s expensive, says Observer columnist Will Hutton
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Rail Delivery Group chief claims increases will help improve services as commuter groups hold demos at busiest stations
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The government’s proposed model will just add more complexity to an already baffling franchise system
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Unions and Labour criticise government as Virgin Trains East Coast’s contract is terminated three years early
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Govia needs to be replaced with a new co-operative franchise that balances the needs of passengers and staff, writes author David Boyle
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Change is coming - the man responsible for the current rail review, Keith Williams, has used a speech to the industry to flag up the fact that the current franchise model "is no longer delivering clear benefits for either taxpayers or farepayers".
And indeed that's what the latest evidence would suggest - with contracts failing and customer complaints on the rise. It will be interesting to see what the future holds for the sector.