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Don’t be fooled by the hype: open access train operators are nothing but trouble

Jonathan Tyler, Passenger Transport Networks
28 July 2014
Jonathan Tyler is an independent strategic timetable planner. His papers can be found at www.passengertransportnetworks.co.uk
Jonathan Tyler is an independent strategic timetable planner. His papers can be found at www.passengertransportnetworks.co.uk

 

Proponents of open access for passenger services on Britain’s railway are on a roll: existing operations continue to score well for passenger approval, Network Rail has agreed paths on the West Coast Main Line, there is a plethora of fresh applications, and the press is receptive to a stream of positive announcements. It is time to consider the issues in a broader context and pay attention to the downsides.

The right to apply for open access paths was established by the Railways Act 1993....

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