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Railpolitik - Bringing Railways Back to the Community (Paperback, New)
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Railpolitik - Bringing Railways Back to the Community (Paperback, New)
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Loot Price R546
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Railways have always been at the heart of British politics, from
their early beginnings in the 1830s through to the present day. And
the sharpest debates have been on the issue of ownership and
accountability. The book charts the railways under nationalisation
(1948-1993) and outlines rail privatisation in both the UK and
other European countries. Paul Salveson gives credit to recent
achievements but attacks the fragmentation, increased costs and
higher fares that have become a feature of Britain's privatised
railways. Arguing against the return to a centralised 'British
Rail', Salveson instead suggests a new model which goes with the
flow of current plans to devolve rail responsibilities within the
English regions. The author was the originator of the highly
successful community rail movement, and he argues for more direct
involvement of local communities in their railways. He outlines
recent examples of local social enterprises bringing thriving
services back to semi-abandoned stations, and shows how Britain's
heritage railway sector has been a successful model for
not-for-profit rail enterprise. Combining historical analysis with
personal experience and political theory, Salveson's research
suggests an alternative ownership system for the rail networks and
a possible future for Britain's transport system. The book also
includes a foreword by Maria Eagle, the shadow secretary of state
for transport.
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