Should the national railway be privatized?

Yes, but with a minority stock controlled by the government.

Privatized, but regulated federally

If they are to switch to government operation, the government should ensure that all employees keep their jobs and either maintain same wage rate or it stays the way it is. Employees and employee's families should be able to keep the same benefits e.g. railcards, first-class access, etc just like they do when working for private companies.

Privatize the operation of the trains, nationalize the tracks

No, but allow ads to be run and accept sponsors.

No, Have the 4 parlemints decide

make only 20% private

Yes, but have contractors work for the government

No, Nationalize all or most railroad tracks.

Yes, but allow more local control

No, eliminate any privatization and have the government operate the trains and tracks

Yes, privatize the operation of the trains and tracks

No

Yes

What do you think the role of government should be in ensuring transport remains affordable after privatization?

Can you envision a balance between public interest and private ownership in operating a railway?

How could the privatization of railways impact the environment compared to government control?

Would you trust the safety standards of a privately-operated train system more or less, and why?

If a private company took over trains, how would that affect your decision to use public transport?

How might the experience of employees differ between a state-run and a privatized railway system?

Could privatizing railways lead to better service and innovation, or would it favor profits over people?

What could happen to small towns if train services were focused on high-profit routes?

Imagine your daily commute being managed by a private company; what changes might you expect?

How would you feel if a train ride's cost and comfort depended on a company's profit goals?

No, not fully.

No, but let a national rail operations sector of the government hold contracts for local operations