torsdag 2 juni 2011

What is the point of fining the railways?

Network Rail has been given a fine for negligence, following an inquiry into the Potters Bar accident. Chiltern has got one for delays to its upgrade programme. What is the point? It might make sense of sorts if those responsible were personally liable, but all this does is to take away funds that could be used to improve the service. What is the point?
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michael petek sa...

The railway companies fine us every time we want to travel off-peak, so it's only fair that we should fine them back!

2 juni 2011 kl. 16:29

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