BROTHERS IN ARMS

Is it time for a proper privatised railway?

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The railways were built by private companies, including bridges, tunnels, trains and track. They made a profit until ravaged by war, road competition and government intervention. Today, railways carry more people than ever with much fewer resources, passengers pay more – and yet taxpayers pay more too. What’s going on?

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