College copycats

returning to haunt the railways. Pretty much the same story as the roads and nearly all other public service. The breaking-point has already been reached.

Eddie van Coupon Why then did Labour block the possibility of public railways at the Smith Commission and why did Labour in Wales just appoint a private company ?

Chris Knight It’s tempting to assume that public ownership equates with quality but it would be a very wrong assumption, as I remember the BR days. It was truly awful, with late and filthy trains, but I’ll not even start on the catering.

twoforcunard Buffet carriage with a bar full of smoke? No ticket collector? Great times.

Berlin Calling Don’t kid yourself, folks, I commuted in the 60s and 70s and the trains were filthy, late and cold and the staff were so rude. It was a disgrace along with a strike by someone about every other week.

Cal Bak

Shellycoat Yaroo, chaps, simply spiffing; anyone see that cake I left in the dorm?

Bob Roberts Mimicry is the highest form of flattery, but it still begs why Fettes and not Eton.

Miniso This is the funniest story I’ve read for a long time! It’s like a PG Wodehouse novel.

Corduroy King