BR's been mismanaged for fifty plus years
It's hardly surprising these things happen. Other countries prove without doubt that cheap, reliable trains are possible.
( Kroney, Mon 27 Jun 2011, 12:05, 1 reply, 15 years ago)

You have to wonder what is wrong with our country
When Germany et al run like clockwork.
(The Luggage is haunted..., Mon 27 Jun 2011, 12:08, Reply)

Not strictly true
Berlin S-Bahn is notoriously unreliable and prone to not working, much like the Tube in London, and the metro system in Munich is very expensive, though they do make announcements in two languages, which I found very helpful.

France's railway system is regarded as something of a national joke, though it is relatively cheap.
(Bazongaloid, Mon 27 Jun 2011, 12:11, Reply)

I was thinking more in line with the economy
But I see your point. Thing is though, do we actually have anything new and current in this country to actually be proud of?
(The Luggage is haunted..., Mon 27 Jun 2011, 12:13, Reply)

freefair.

(dozers, do fuck off ur a nob m8, Mon 27 Jun 2011, 12:19, Reply)

How many countries can lay claim to the sort of mutually beneficial political co-operation our coalition government has shown?
Oh
(Darth Foxtrot A one-man army dedicated to making fetch happen, Mon 27 Jun 2011, 12:20, Reply)

No.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 27 Jun 2011, 12:23, Reply)

Plus Italian trains are horrific.

( Monty Boyce, My cheese game is strong, Mon 27 Jun 2011, 12:23, Reply)