Re: Send for the Cavalry
Originally Posted by
itsme
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Yes it does say that, which seems contradictory to my post also taken from the same directive.
However, the highlighted sentence would suggest that my post is more relevant in this matter.
Perhaps you may wish to consider that. But then again!
Though the original directive was seen by some as a law bringing about privatisation of the railways,*there are no requirements in the legislation requiring any level of privatisation.*The main aim of the process was the "de-monopolisation" of European railways, with the aim of increasing competitiveness,*a process referred to as 'liberalisation'.
A subsidiary of the British company*DB Schenker Rail (UK),*EuroCargoRail, operates trains in France and Spain, a situation unlikely prior to the liberalisation.
The increase in cross-border traffic has fuelled demand for multiple voltage electric locomotives such as Bombardier's*TRAXX, Siemen's*Eurosprinter*and electric versions of Alstom's*Prima*locomotives series.
In passenger transport, large transport corporations have been created, or expanded into the rail market from other related activities such as*FirstGroup,*Veolia,*Serco*and*Arriva.
In the UK, the directives have been criticised in some areas*partly based on the problems with the full privatisation of*British Rail, additionally the regulations favour competitive practice which are not necessarily compatible with workers rights.
With thanks to wikipedia.