How to Fix Britain's Railways

26/01/2023 28 min

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Episode Synopsis

The next round of rail strikes look set to compound long-running problems with Britain's railways. But the problems on the network go far beyond this spate of industrial action. David Aaronvitch asks the experts in The Briefing Room this week the reasons why our rail network has acquired such a reputation for unreliability, and what can be done to put it right. Contributors: Christian Wolmar
Mark Smith
Jennifer Williams
Gareth DennisProducers:
Kirsteen Knight
Ben Carter
Daniel GordonProduction Coordinators:
Siobhan Reed
Sophie HillSound mix:
Rod FarquharEditor:
Richard VadonImage: Train timetable board Credit: Martin Pope via Getty