Nationalisation remains a contentious issue! In 1948 it seemed to offer a future of an integrated railway system for the public good, but events ensured it never quite worked out as hoped for. Privatisation came back round 50 years later but the sparation of railway infrastructure and train operating never really worked out either and in its latest masterplan the Government has decided against perpetuating the franchise system. We are left to wonder how things will go this time! In a guest editorial BT contributor A. J. MULLAY reflects on the past
