THE RM has, by and large, been an apolitical publication, yet despite the many calls over the past 20 years for the railways to be re-nationalised, we have stood firm and remained neutral. Many believe that a fully nationalised railway would bring cheaper fares and other benefits. Depending on your viewpoint, that may or may not be so, but had it continued under BR, would you have seen the phenomenal passenger growth experienced in the past five years? Would you have, what is in effect, a walk-on service to Birmingham and Manchester?
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