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Current vote:
Would longer franchises mean more investment and better services, or would franchises get lazy?

Longer means better
Keep em on their toes

or just view the results...
 
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 Accident at Kings Cross on 18th November 1987
 
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Train Operator(s)
London Underground Ltd

Primary Cause(s)
Debris buildup, discarded cigarette or match

Secondary Cause(s)
Inadequate maintenance, inadequate communication

Result
Fire

No. Fatalities
31

No. Injured
60

Accident at Kings Cross on 18th November 1987
 
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