A WORLD CUP IN BRITAIN WOULD GO OFF THE RAILS

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A WORLD CUP IN BRITAIN WOULD GO OFF THE RAILS

RMT News
July/August 2008
Page 28

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RMT helpline 0800 3763706 :: july/august 2008 :: RMTnews 28 A WORLD CUP IN BRITAIN WOULD GO OFF THE RAILS Martin Samuel reports from Euro 2008 and warns that Britain’s fragmented rail system would not cope if this country hosted the World Cup - nor be able to offer the required free service for fans OWN GOAL:The UK’s privatised and fragmented rail network could not provide the level of co-ordinated train services required to host a World Cup.