Should We Follow German Advice On Rural Rail Reopening?
This article on Railway Gazette is entitled Benefits Accrue From Rural Railway Reopenings, Study Finds.
This is the opening paragraph.
Reopening rural railways offers an important spectrum of benefits, according to a study commissioned by the Federal Ministry for Housing, Urban Development & Building. These range from positive effects on land use to advantages for local and regional economies, transport, the environment and society.
It is an interesting article, which is very positive about reopening rural railways.
So perhaps we should follow Germany’s advice.
The Anonymous Widower 