United Kingdom

Beeching was tasked with solving a maths problem and that is what he did; also the bus services that were recommended never came.

So now we cut the bus services; there will be a knock on effect on both buses and trains, all at a time at which we are meant to be looking at ways to reduce dependence on cars and promoting walking, cycling and public transport.

British road and rail infrastructure planning, execution, maintenance and review all fall well short of where they need to be.