Regrettably, both parties now are used of, even worse, in fact spoiled, by voters, currently being very much pro rail…
Sooner the better “Railways”, by voters, us, we, tax payers, are imposed responsibility, visavi client, ware owners, etc.!
(All, others, global, by air and by sea, as well road trucks upgrade, for lower costs, for reduced track charges, etc., etc.)
A “New Old Railway” , a shift, since long has been needed. Costs for permanented subsidies is devastating – for all!