Title: Would it be realistic to renationalise the railways? - BBC News
Headings: Would it be realistic to renationalise the railways?
Would it be realistic to renationalise the railways?
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UKIP transport spokeswoman Jill Seymour says the party is not against state-owned companies bidding for a franchise: " Just look at how successful the East Coast main line has been, making a profit and returning the cash to the Treasury." However the party opposes full nationalisation. " There are currently plans to invest in rail lines up and down the UK from private companies, and the threat of nationalisation could put this investment at risk." The Green Party is committed to full nationalisation. " Over time the Green Party would return the railways to public ownership to secure a cheaper and better service," a party spokesperson says. " As franchises expire, they would be re-allocated to a public body nominated by the secretary of state." Plaid Cymru wants to see a devolved railway in Wales with "as much public control as possible". Rail franchising in Wales has already been devolved and now discussions are taking place over infrastructure, it says. " Our priority is that no profits should be taken out of the network in the form of dividends."