A model or a policy muddle? An evaluation of rail franchising in the UK

Rail privatization led to a large increase in both costs and subsidy, and there have been substantial performance and regulatory problems with rail franchises. This article examines these problems in the context of recent developments, including the impact of the recession on train operators and the...

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Published in:Public money & management 2010-11, Vol.30 (6), p.347-354
Main Author: Jupe, Robert
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Containment
Economic policy
Franchising
Government subsidies
Privatization
Railroad transportation
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Regulatory policy
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United Kingdom
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