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Proceeding contribution from Jeremy Corbyn (Labour) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 12 February 2009. It occurred during Adjournment debate on Sustainable Railways.


Sustainable Railways

The bulk of the subsidy obviously goes into Network Rail, and a number of the franchisees get direct subsidies for particular services at particular times. My concern is that we are putting in a vast amount of public money for which we are not getting the best return.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
487 c494WH 
Session
2008-09
Chamber / Committee
Westminster Hall
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Fares Finance Investment Franchises High speed trains Planning Management Public transport Procurement Railways Network Rail Standards Sustainable development Subsidies Train operating companies Transport Committee Electrification Rolling stock
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk