| Comment | It is one of a select few industries that are not operating in a proper capitalist system though.
The rail companies are constantly bailed out by the government at the expense of taxpayers.
I think the rail system can be profitable and well run however, I'd honestly rather it was a free government service than its current form (essentially forcing people to pay for tickets and pay for bail outs when it's mismanaged).
And the staff are a problem. Not the drivers but the conductors were going to be scrapped at one point but they protested and the outcry that followed kept them on. There is no need for them. |
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