Date: 05/09/2018

The government is considering a full review of how Britains railways are run, after a succession of crises in the industry and growing commuter discontent. The transport secretary, Chris Grayling, has pushed for an overarching inquiry after the collapse of the Virgin Trains East Coast franchise and the recent rail timetabling chaos concerning Northern Rail, Southern and Thameslink services.

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