Investment and fare increases cannot compensate for decades of neglect, say rail experts
Decades of neglect in the UK's rail network cannot be instantly rectified by short term Government investments and price promises, transport experts have said.
Decades of neglect in the UK's rail network cannot be instantly rectified by short term Government investments and price promises, transport experts have said.
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Engineering
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Internet
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Environment
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