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Old 24-08-2019, 01:04   #2337
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Re: The state benefits system mega-thread.

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Originally Posted by jfman View Post
Underinvestment that was a conscious choice of Governments that wanted to absolve itself of responsibility for it, and ignoring the value of high quality infrastructure to the economy.
I don't disagree.

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Originally Posted by 1andrew1 View Post
That's irrelevant. It's a political decision that more of the cost of running the railways should come from rhe fare box and not general taxation.Not saying that policy is good or bad, just that that is the reason for above-inflation fare rises.
How is it irrelevant? It is an explanation of why rail fares are so high.
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