Greetings.

In article , Huge wrote:
On 2011-03-04, Tristan Miller wrote:
Greetings.

In article , Huge wrote:
On 2011-03-04, Tristan Miller wrote:

What is it about British railway stations that prevents them from
assigning platforms to trains in advance, as it is done elsewhere?

Because British railways are not run for the benefit of the customer.

Neither are DB railways, nor anything else in capitalism.

I fear you misunderstand what capitalism is. And, for that matter, what
BR is.

I very much doubt that, though I will gladly concede the possibility that
we are using the same term to mean somewhat different things.

But that still
doesn't explain why DB assigns platforms in advance, whereas British
railways don't.

Because British railways are run by people who think it is a privilege
for people to be allowed to travel on their magnificent trains. They
should all be dismissed and replaced by people who understand what
running a service based company is all about.

If your premise is true, then it's only a matter of time before you'll get
your wish. I just wish we wouldn't have to wait so long for it.

Regards,
Tristan

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