Getting back on track

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A serious analysis of the future of Britain's railways, which looks at regulatory reform, a new ten-year plan and a not-for-profit operator.

This report combines an objective examination of the railways since privatisation with progressive political values of partnership and environmental sustainability to chart a way forward. It argues for an evolutionary approach to railway reform, building on the strengths of the current structure as well as addressing its weaknesses.

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