Losing the plot

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The service offered by United Kingdom railroads deteriorated in 1997, though there was an initial improvement following privatization. Commuter lines to and from London have been among those lines with poor service. There have also been problems with the passenger inquiry service, and fines were imposed by the regulator. There have been disputes between train operating companies and Railtrack, which manages the railroad infrastructure. Privatization has brought some benefits such as a reduction in grants and subsidies.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998
Privatization, Privatization (Business)

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Behind Branson

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British business mogul Richard Branson has been spectacularly successful managing his worldwide Virgin business empire. However his latest venture into British railroads is fraught with risk and could expose the entire corporation to problems it has not had before.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1998

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What's in a name? Virgin

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Richard Branson's Virgin group includes an airline, soft drinks, films, record labels and stores, but most of these concerns are only partly owned by Virgin. The company's business structure and its flamboyant leader are discussed.

Publisher: Economist Newspaper Ltd.
Publication Name: The Economist (UK)
Subject: Business, international
ISSN: 0013-0613
Year: 1997
Diversified Companies, Conglomerate corporations

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Subjects list: United Kingdom, Railroads, Management, Virgin Group PLC, Branson, Richard
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