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*PREVIEW* Forced Reevesification feat. Gareth Dennis

May 3, 2024
Gareth Dennis discusses 'Great British Railways' plan by Labour, touch on 'Sturgeonism Without Sturgeon Or Camper Vans.' Topics include rent-seeking middlemen, supply chain issues in rail system, exploitative dynamics of rolling stock cos., and open access operators in the industry.
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Quick takeaways

  • Proposed 'renationalisation' of trains lacks substantial impact due to existing rent-seeking practices.
  • Rolling stock leasing companies act as 'train landlords,' draining public funds with disproportionate profits.

Deep dives

Proposal to Reintegrate Private Train Operating Companies

The podcast discusses the proposal to reintegrate private train operating companies, emphasizing that despite the verbal promises of change, the actual material impact would be minimal. The debate surrounds maintaining private entities for train operations while hinting at a potential shift towards public bodies. The discussion highlights the existing disintegration within the rail system, rendering it challenging to attract private companies. Both Labour and Conservative proposals align closely, indicating little substantial difference in the intended reforms.

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