If politicians create a sense of panic about security on the railways in the wake of the Madrid bombing, warns CHRISTIAN WOLMAR, it could have serious long-term consequences for the industry.
In the wake of the Madrid bombs it is the reaction, or more accurately overreaction, which could spell disaster for the railways. The politicians need [...]
Archive of March, 2004
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The amount of subsidy that taxpayers pump into the railway is shocking when compared with what they get out of it, concludes CHRISTIAN WOLMAR.
I never thought I would write these words, but the Treasury is right. In particular, its efforts in trying to regain control of the railway’s finances and subject them to the same [...]
A year ago, John Prescott announced a major plan for new communities in four areas of the South East which, he emphasised would not repeat the mistakes of the past. They would not be designed around the need for motor cars, but instead would be ‘sustainable’, with an emphasis on public transport and other environmentally-friendly [...]
The twin crises of the railways were cruelly exposed yesterday. Not only is the number of delays at a record level, but the railways are costing taxmpayers more than ever before.
First, the LibDems put out a press release pointing out that train delays were twice as bad under Labour compared with the performance under the [...]
As Eurotunnel continues to totter under punishing debt, CHRISTIAN WOLMAR warns that the new £1.9bn CTRL must not repeat the mistakes which have led to serious underuse of the tunnel itself.
We are not good at infrastructure in this country. Either we simply don’t provide enough, because of the cost, or when we have it we [...]
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