railways
Big support for nationalising the railways, according to new poll
As passenger groups around the country prepare for '48 hours of action for public ownership', a new poll has shown there is widespread public support for the UK's railways to remain under public control
Public ownership of the railways and lower fares on trains and buses: they’re popular and right
Public ownership of the railways was the second most popular policy among those presented to voters.
The success of East Coast shows that another model can work. And that’s why it terrifies the government
The government has pressed ahead with privatisation of the East Coast Mainline precisely because of its success.
Ed Miliband should be bold and embrace full rail nationalisation
Miliband's plans have upset the private sector but also angered rail unions.
Voters in the marginals want public ownership of the railways
A pledge to re-nationalise the railways could help to swing the election for Labour.
Train companies have not responded to changing work patterns
Our railways sell tickets as if everyone has a 9-to-5 job and works 5 days a week.