Κατεύθυνση Στρατηγικές Διαχείρισης Καταστροφών και Κρίσεων στους Διοικητικούς και Αναπτυξιακούς Τομείς
Library of the School of Science

2024-04-04

2024

Lymperis Theodoros

Δρ. Ευθύμης Λέκκας», Καθηγητής Τμήμα Γεωλογίας & Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ,
Δρ. Χαράλαμπος Κράνης, Αναπλ. Καθηγητής Τμήμα Γεωλογίας & Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ,
Δρ. Κωσταντίνος Σούκης, Επικ. Καθηγητής Τμήμα Γεωλογίας & Γεωπεριβάλλοντος ΕΚΠΑ,

Η ιστορία της ιδιωτικοποίησης των σιδηροδρόμων στο Ηνωμένο Βασίλειο. Πολιτικές, οικονομικές και κοινωνικές προεκτάσεις.

Greek

The history of rail privatization in the United Kingdom. Political, economic and social implications.

This study meticulously traces the evolution of British railways from their birth as a constantly changing means of transport to their current post-privatisation situation, with an emphasis on the critical transitions between nationalisation and privatisation. The research begins by
framing the railways within the transport sector, highlighting their advantages and disadvantages. The ambiguous arguments for and against privatisation versus nationalisation are then analysed. A historical review details the path from the innovations before the industrial revolution through the expansion and wars of the industrial era, leading to nationalisation in 1948 and the subsequent decline, setting the stage for the privatisation movement in the 1990s under the 1993 Railway Act.
The following chapters examine the political, economic and social aftermath of the
privatisation of British railways, critically assessing the role of government, the apparent
impact on political parties, public opinion and the transformation it brought about in the rail sector. By examining investment trends, fare structures, subsidies and employment changes, the study sheds light on the multifaceted economic consequences ofprivatisation. In
addition, it explores the differentiated social impacts, assessing how privatisation has
affected passengers, communities and the environment. Recent serious rail accidents following privatisation, such as those at Hatfield, Potters Bar and Grayrigg, are examined to assess safety and regulatory oversight. Finally, synthesising the insights gained from the previous sections, evidence-based reform proposals are put forward to address current challenges and enhance the efficiency and sustainability of the British rail network.

Science

Privatisation, British Railways, Rail Transport, Franchising, Public Policy, Transport Safety.

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