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Passenger numbers were generally CLIMBING in the 80s, Intercity was massively popular and successful, which was the reason for sectorization - let the bits that
by NikkiA 2y ago
Passenger numbers were generally CLIMBING in the 80s, Intercity was massively popular and successful, which was the reason for sectorization - let the bits that should be funding the system as a whole succeed, and let the bits that need subsidies fail.
Sectorization was, of course, the prelude to privatization.
- dash2 2y agoHere is evidence that you are mistaken: https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GBR_rail_passengers_by_year_1830-2023.png https://commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:GBR_rail_passengers_... This is only a Wikimedia page, so if you have better evidence that contradicts it, feel free to present it. But note that it cites trustworthy sources.