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Downstream: Trains Are Better Than Cars. Here’s Why w/ Gareth Dennis
Novara Media
Transportation Transition Challenges
This chapter explores the obstacles faced in shifting from car-centric transport to rail systems, emphasizing outdated demand calculations and a funding model that favors road infrastructure. It discusses the impacts of budget cuts on local transport innovation and highlights the political motivations behind centralized control, particularly post-Brexit. Additionally, the chapter examines the evolution and implementation of smart ticketing systems, advocating for greater autonomy and consistency in funding for regional transport authorities.
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