BBCNEWS BBC News June 4, 2024 12:54:00
Transpennine, just to look at that example, they have apologised for issues earlier in the year which they said were caused by training delays. but on the subject of of nationalising the railways, given the state of the public finances at the moment, is that affordable? is that a realistic prospect in in the next few years? well, i mean, this is a false economy. the rails system is already being subsidised. the government's paid about £318 million to compensate the rail companies as a result of the strike action. it's costing our economy in the north £8 million a week, £0.4 billion a year. ...