The French...Protectionist? Well just a bit perhaps.
Sadly, our domestic rolling stock industry is moribund. However, there is already considerable European investment in our railways. For example, Mersy Rail has considerable input form NS and the
EWS▸ brand is set to vanish in favour of
DB» Schenke. (Sadly, they have no plans to introduce new diesel hydraulics).
Sterling is performing like an over laden class 143 up the bank to Exeter Central. As we slide ever closer to parity with the Euro, even newspapers like the 'Times' are beginning to question the wisdom of remaining aloof. Without wishing to stir the European pot, would this be a good time for the UK to decide just where it stands? Should first stop on the shopping trip should be at a European manufacturer? Especially if we paid up in Euros?
