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The new centralised system would give the Government control over pricing and timetabling The Government will use emergency coronavirus controls of the UK’s railways to centralise control of Britain’s railways, in a move comparable to nationalisation. The Transport Secretary said the crisis had provided opportunities to establish a “different type of railway”, in a move that would mean the end of the franchise system established by John Major. Train operators would receive a fixed fee from the Government which would essentially own all routes and collect fares. Under the current system franchise holders collect fares and pay a percentage to the Exchequer, which encourages them to maximise income. The entire system would be overseen by a board, which would likely be chaired by the Transport Secretary, giving the Government more control over pricing and timetabling.Etc etc. Daily Telegraph 25.06.20 |
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Grant Shapps set to centralise control of Britain’s railways You could call the board THE BRITISH TRANSPORT COMMISSION |
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