Masbroughlad
Established Member
British Rail had a Research and Development department. Will we see this under GBR? Or will it be left to the private sector and market forces?
In a similar vein, who will determine strategy for the railways? Potential re-openings, traction and stock needs, chasing business and the like?
There was a lot more to BR than just running trains. I've not heard much about meeting demand and exploiting future markets under GBR.
A good example from the past, would be the development and introduction of the APT, albeit ditched due to finances and politics. Will such things happen under GBR?
Not sure I fully understand the overall purpose of GBR. Is it just about delivering passenger trains? Just the current set up but nationalised?
Will there be a ministry over the railway? DfT? I hope it is all positive for the railway and its users.
In a similar vein, who will determine strategy for the railways? Potential re-openings, traction and stock needs, chasing business and the like?
There was a lot more to BR than just running trains. I've not heard much about meeting demand and exploiting future markets under GBR.
A good example from the past, would be the development and introduction of the APT, albeit ditched due to finances and politics. Will such things happen under GBR?
Not sure I fully understand the overall purpose of GBR. Is it just about delivering passenger trains? Just the current set up but nationalised?
Will there be a ministry over the railway? DfT? I hope it is all positive for the railway and its users.