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Consumer news and issues with Julian Worricker.

Rail industry in crisis? Does the rail franchise system need reforming - or scrapping altogether?

As National Express has been stripped of its franchise to run the East Coast rail line, and other train companies facing sharp falls in profit, we'll examine how the franchise system works - and whether it should be maintained, or scrapped.

Should the rail network once more be publicly owned? Or have private operators brought more investment and better services?

What do you think is the most economic strategy to get a punctual and affordable railway system?

Broadcast on:

BBC Radio 4, 12:04pm Tuesday 7th July 2009

Duration:

57 minutes

Available until:

12:00am Thursday 1st January 2099

Categories:

• Factual,
• Consumer