In this timely and compelling work of political economy, William Galt argues for the need for radical reform of the British railway system. Drawing on extensive research and firsthand experience, Galt provides a trenchant critique of the existing structure of the railways and lays out a visionary plan for a more efficient and effective system. This book is an essential resource for anyone interested in the future of transportation and the role of government in shaping economic policy. This work has been selected by scholars as being culturally important, and is part of the knowledge base of civilization as we know it. This work is in the "public domain in the United States of America, and possibly other nations. Within the United States, you may freely copy and distribute this work, as no entity (individual or corporate) has a copyright on the body of the work. Scholars believe, and we concur, that this work is important enough to be preserved, reproduced, and made generally available to the public. We appreciate your support of the preservation process, and thank you for being an important part of keeping this knowledge alive and relevant.