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The collapse in demand for rail transport heightens the need for sector-wide reform

12 January 2022
Transport

The collapse in demand for rail transport heightens the need for sector-wide reform

Len Shackleton
12 January 2022
Omicron, or the Government’s reaction to it, has damaged the economy in many ways. One which hasn’t been much discussed … Continue reading “The collapse in demand for rail transport heightens the need for sector-wide reform”

What to do with Britain’s railways in the post-Covid era?

18 October 2021
Transport

What to do with Britain’s railways in the post-Covid era?

Len Shackleton
18 October 2021
Troubles for governments rarely come alone. Another is hurtling along the track towards us like a high-speed train – what … Continue reading “What to do with Britain’s railways in the post-Covid era?”

Think Tent 2020: Can the railways get back on track post-Covid?

5 October 2020

Think Tent 2020: Can the railways get back on track post-Covid?

5 October 2020
Coronavirus has had a seismic impact on our transport networks. With a nationwide lockdown keeping people at home and a … Continue reading “Think Tent 2020: Can the railways get back on track post-Covid?”

Government meddling has put Britain’s trains on the wrong track

3 October 2018
Transport

Government meddling has put Britain’s trains on the wrong track

Richard Wellings
3 October 2018
Britain’s railways were privatised in the 1990s, but the policy remain controversial. A recent survey found that 60 per cent … Continue reading “Government meddling has put Britain’s trains on the wrong track”

HS2 is a classic case of the “sunk costs” fallacy

9 August 2018
Government and Institutions

HS2 is a classic case of the “sunk costs” fallacy

Madeline Grant
9 August 2018
It’s no secret that ambitious public infrastructure projects often end up running monumentally over budget. Recent transport history is littered with … Continue reading “HS2 is a classic case of the “sunk costs” fallacy”

The Future of the Railways

11 February 2016
Transport

The Future of the Railways

11 February 2016
The question of who should own, run and operate what in the UK rail network is one that can have … Continue reading “The Future of the Railways”

Six Questions the next Government must answer

10 April 2015
Government and Institutions

Six Questions the next Government must answer

10 April 2015
This video explain the six crucial economic issues that the government, however it is made up, will have to face … Continue reading “Six Questions the next Government must answer”

Why does the government create monopolies?

20 September 2012

Why does the government create monopolies?

Len Shackleton
20 September 2012
Patrick McLoughlin and Michael Gove are competent and well-thought-of Secretaries of State. As Conservatives, they presumably assert from time to … Continue reading “Why does the government create monopolies?”

Service with a smile – the market economy and civic virtue

24 May 2012

Service with a smile – the market economy and civic virtue

Philip Booth
24 May 2012
Michael Sandel is in town at the moment to promote his book How Markets Crowd Out Morals. His article on … Continue reading “Service with a smile – the market economy and civic virtue”

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