Swedish association asks new government to fund all costs on-board ETCS
SJ train in Sweden SJ
Swedish public transport association Svenskkollektivtrafik has drawn up a wish list for the new government with an eye on structural reforms to increase travel via public transport travel. Notable wishes for rail include the funding by the government of all costs for on-board equipment of the European Train Control System (ETCS), and prioritising the maintenance of railway lines that are important for regional trains.
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As Industry, since long has been “cemented”, at mercy of taxpayers, request is not surprising.
(At current pro rail era, among voters, where mere shortcomings of Industry is cause, for another extra on, alternatives…, simply new funding have been “business as usual”.)
However, until extra on available alternative modes are lifted off and Industry proves a sound and sustainable, high quality device, further funding seems controversial – and not fair trade…
(Quality first, then quantity…)