Privatization of British Rail
GPTKB entity
Properties (92)
| Predicate | Object |
|---|---|
| gptkbp:instanceOf |
transport policy
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| gptkbp:associated_with |
customer service issues
increased rail usage |
| gptkbp:controversy |
political forums
service quality safety concerns profit motives nationalization vs privatization |
| gptkbp:country |
gptkb:United_Kingdom
|
| gptkbp:criticism |
lack of accountability
service quality concerns increased ticket prices fragmentation of services |
| gptkbp:established |
gptkb:John_Major
1994 |
| gptkbp:evaluates |
environmental concerns
government subsidies mixed results political ramifications increased investment market failures regulatory challenges increased operational costs increased ridership safety improvements public perception issues social implications economic implications future reforms complex fare structures customer satisfaction issues fragmented services legacy of privatization |
| gptkbp:faced |
legal challenges
|
| gptkbp:followedBy |
railway accidents
|
| gptkbp:governs |
gptkb:British_government
|
| gptkbp:has_implications_for |
public transport policy
|
| https://www.w3.org/2000/01/rdf-schema#label |
Privatization of British Rail
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| gptkbp:impact |
public-private partnerships
increased competition service fragmentation fare increases passenger fares rail infrastructure investment |
| gptkbp:influenced |
Thatcherism
railway technology advancements transport policy in other nations |
| gptkbp:influencedBy |
European_Union_regulations
|
| gptkbp:involved |
selling_off_British_Rail_assets
|
| gptkbp:is_a_subject_of |
public inquiries
political campaigns media discussions |
| gptkbp:is_evaluated_by |
government reports
various transport studies |
| gptkbp:is_linked_to |
environmental concerns
economic growth in the rail sector |
| gptkbp:is_part_of |
wider_privatization_movement_in_the_UK
|
| gptkbp:is_recognized_for |
the_Conservative_government
|
| gptkbp:is_studied_in |
academic research
transport economics. |
| gptkbp:is_supported_by |
free market advocates
|
| gptkbp:is_used_in |
other countries' rail systems
|
| gptkbp:led_to |
increased competition
the introduction of new technologies increased scrutiny of rail franchises the development of new rail services the introduction of performance metrics Railtrack's_creation the_establishment_of_the_Strategic_Rail_Authority |
| gptkbp:legislation |
Railways Act 1993
|
| gptkbp:opposedBy |
gptkb:Labour_Party
trade unions passenger groups |
| gptkbp:produces |
new employment opportunities
|
| gptkbp:relatedTo |
public transport
economic policy railway industry |
| gptkbp:resultedIn |
public-private partnerships
creation of multiple train operating companies the establishment of safety regulations increased investment in rolling stock the establishment of rail franchises the rise of rail user groups varied performance among train operators the_creation_of_the_Office_of_Rail_and_Road |
| gptkbp:successor |
gptkb:Network_Rail
gptkb:Rail_Delivery_Group gptkb:Office_of_Rail_and_Road |
| gptkbp:updates |
private sector involvement
|
| gptkbp:was_a_factor_in |
urban development
|
| gptkbp:was_a_response_to |
financial_pressures_on_British_Rail
|
| gptkbp:year |
1994
|