Support for an undertaking this size can only be built on transparency, democracy, and accountability at all stages.
In many countries there has been an increase in Public Private Partnerships, where Governments own the rail but are paying private companies to operate the service. Contracts
The economic impact of national lockdowns meant many privately operated systems had to be bailed out by national governments and in a few countries, Wales for example, railways were even re-nationalised as an alternative to continuing to dole out money to the private operators. Public rail
It is a civilisational threat, the impacts are already felt by millions today in floods, fires, droughts and heat waves.
Agreed in 2015, the Paris Agreement aims to bring together all participating nations to undertake ambitious efforts to combat climate change. In ratifying the Paris Agreement
The safety benefits of having well-staffed railways are clear - from help and assistance on-board the train, to inspectors checking the quality of the tracks. The global pandemic also highlighted the importance of the role cleaners play in keeping rail clean and safe to use.
Why it’s important
