And there's no competition for trains at specific timesIf you need to get somewhere at 12:30 you don't get to choose from a variety of companies that'll get you there.
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Wed 29 Nov 2006, 12:35,
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exactlyprivatisation only works when you have companies scrapping each other to get your custom. On the railways they have it sown up for their particular patch
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Milkman Dan,
Wed 29 Nov 2006, 12:37,
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until it comes up for tenderthen they scrap for it
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swaza I'm bad, I'm bad. You know it. I'm bad.,
Wed 29 Nov 2006, 12:43,
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It also only works for services where "trying to make money" equals "providing a good service".I don't think this includes transport.
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Newington,
Wed 29 Nov 2006, 17:44,
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