Rail 431: ATOC lemmings must stop on the brink of railcard precipice
Train operators seem determined to press the self-destruct button again with their proposed restrictions on the Network Railcard. CHRISTIAN WOLMAR believes the decision reveals the collective lack of vision among ATOC members.
Is there a kamikaze spirit among train companies? Or are they just like lemmings, mindlessly heading towards the abyss because everyone else is? This seems the only possible explanation for the latest self-inflicted public relations disaster by the rail ...
Rail 430: Taxpayer will pick up tab for much of Chiltern’s investment
Claims that the £371m new investment in the much-trumpeted 20-year Chiltern franchise will largely be funded by the private sector are a little economical with the truth, claims CHRISTIAN WOLMAR. In fact, public subsidy will still make up a significant slice of the investment.
Shout it from the rooftops: the first new franchise deal has been signed. Well, almost. In the next couple of weeks, the ink will finally be drying ...
