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Well I wont argue with any of that, because you are stating what most sensible people think. That politicians,of all colour and creed, think we are simple. You of course are right in saying we are'nt.
You are also right about the media, they are more powerful than any of us realise, and dont always use their power in the right way.
Yourself and Tony have made valid points about these major accidents causing changes in the working practices and safety systems, and the fact that this has happened validates your points. You are absolutely right about the carnage on the road, it is a "world" disgrace, and any other form of transport would have been regulated out of business.
I just want to ask one question, and I am not being "picky". Grayrigg,Ladbroke Grove, Southall, and the numerous other accident sites have been on old established routes where we had no incidents for a 100 years or so. Millions of route miles have been run over these lines. What changed on the "new" railway to need, as you say FP, a major revamp of safety systems at Southall, and at Ladbroke Grove a extremely challenging and thorough regime for new train driver recruits.
I am assuming that you are both railwaymen, or ex-railwaymen, because you know what you are talking about. I am a lifelong railway enthusiast and supporter of the railways, but I am afraid I dont think it is anywhere near as good as I remember it. Perhaps that is an age thing, where people of a certain age think nothing is as good as it used to be.
Paul.
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