How to Fix Britain's Railways

from The Briefing Room · host BBC Radio 4

The next round of rail strikes look set to compound long-running problems with Britain's railways. But the problems on the network go far beyond this spate of industrial action. David Aaronvitch asks the experts in The Briefing Room this week the reasons why our rail network has acquired such a reputation for unreliability, and what can be done to put it right. Contributors: Christian Wolmar Mark Smith Jennifer Williams Gareth DennisProducers: Kirsteen Knight Ben Carter Daniel GordonProduction Coordinators: Siobhan Reed Sophie HillSound mix: Rod FarquharEditor: Richard VadonImage: Train timetable board Credit: Martin Pope via Getty

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