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Proceeding contribution from Justine Greening (Conservative) in the House of Commons on Thursday, 8 March 2012. It occurred during Ministerial statement on Rail Reform.


Rail Reform

I urge everybody to work with us to improve the railways for the sake of passengers and taxpayers. That is the decision that we all have to take. It is simply unacceptable that every year £3.5 billion of inefficiency is paid for by people across the country who cannot afford it. We have to get a grip on that, and we will do so by working together. I hope that the unions will see that there is a huge opportunity to work with us on this. There is massive investment and there is room for jobs and growth. We just need an industry that is financially sustainable so that that can take place.


Secondary information

Type
Proceeding contribution
Reference
541 c1042 
Session
2010-12
Chamber / Committee
House of Commons chamber
Subjects
Cost effectiveness Costs Capital investment Fares Finance Franchises Railways Passengers Prices Network Rail Reform Tickets
Link
View this Proceeding contribution on www.publications.parliament.uk