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In the start of this thread was one question = "One possible answer is renationalization which could drive down duplication of costs and remove the so called profit from the railway (which is funded by our taxes anyway). What are the up sides to this? What are the down sides?"
OK Politics aside and the beating up of unions and governments done away with! The simple fact remains that in todays world we have a drastic need to change our ways. We have to find solutions to the ever growing population and thier needs, especially within our city's as to how we are going to move them about. That includes the growing demand for consumer products. We all want them yet we are constantly having to put up with the growing problem of our roads being totally congested. If even the most minor issue like a breakdown or small bump occures we become gridlocked and deliveries are delayed and people become unable to get to their destinations on time causing even more friction and anger!
Polution is a major issue in the ever growing amount of traffic on our roads. Most families these days have upward of two and three cars each! Our living areas are massive car parks with people parking on footpaths etc. Look around and tell me your street or road is not just that!
The government has to take over the management of the railways and put back investment to ensure we have a rail network that can supply the needs of local areas as well as the major cities. Reduce the vast amount of costs accociated with building our roads and motorways, this can't be the solution as we are running out of space!
In another 50 years time technology will be well advanced from today, look at how it has advanced in the last 50 years, frightning!! So there will be a need to change how we manage our logistics and that has to come from a central point. We have learned lessons over the years, and we can put that to good use for the better of our country! Nationalise and make it work for the good of everyone!
Wishing us all a better future!
Regards
Phil
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