I was invited to the BBC Radio 4 Briefing Room to discuss whether it is time to renationalise the railways with David Aaronovitch and Michael Portillo.
We need a rail system that puts passengers – not shareholders – first
Rail commuters in Britain faced daily misery long before this week’s strike action – a combination of poor services, spiralling ticket costs and overcrowding. It’s little wonder privatisation of the railways remains a recurring and contentious feature in UK politics.
Laurie Macfarlane 