British Railway Privatisation
A truly amazing story told by
the people who carried out the boldest privatisation of all. Richard Hope, Consultant
Editor, Railway Gazette International
It seems to me an excellent
and valuable record of what took place, with sufficient detail and analysis to be
essential for both future historians and those wishing to learn from the experience.
Brian Cox, Executive Director, Stagecoach Holdings plc
While I do not always agree
with the points made, the book serves as an excellent starting point for an analysis of
the privatisation process. The authors have important, sometimes controversial, but always
interesting insights. Rt.Hon.John., MACGREGOR OBE MP
The privatisation of British
Rail-why did it take place? How was it implemented? What lessons were learnt?
Drawing on detailed
interviews with key government and industry figures. All Change:
British Railway
Privatisation, provides an insider's view of one of the most significant
events in British transport history. The book reveals, for the first time, the factors
influencing the formulation of railway privatisation policy and examines the issues which
arose during its implementation.
The consequences of the
privatisation process are openly discussed and suggestions are offered for future policy
strategists. The book concludes by looking forward to the future of rail services in
Britain.
Written by a prestigious team
of authors, this book offers a range of unique and engaging insights into the
privatisation of a national institution.
250 pages