The Mayor of London Boris Johnson is planning to control all suburban
railways and introduce a one-ticket system across Greater London.
He wants the Government to devolve to him the power to award rail
franchises in order to integrate them with the London underground network and offer
a more punctual, reliable and affordable service.
Mr Johnson said that the fractured organisation of London’s suburban railway is inefficient and
needs a complete overhaul. His vision is for one integrated suburban service
operating to the standards achieved on London Overground, which is one of the
most reliable and popular railways in
the UK at the moment.
Mr Livingstone wanted to execute a similar plan when Mayor four years ago and has
claimed he would attempt this proposal to Mr Johnson if elected.
Meanwhile, a report published by research company Just Economics found that Britain’s rail services are slower, less comfortable and more expensive than those
on the continent.
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