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State railroads for public benefit: a bold plan to unify—and govern—the nation’s essential transport network.
This translated 1879 document argues that private railroad management harms public welfare and that Prussia should own and operate the core lines. It outlines why a single, government-led system offers uniform rules, stable tariffs, and a strategic approach to developing rails as nationwide infrastructure.
The text surveys how different nations developed their networks, explains the advantages of state control, and discusses how rates, service, and expansion would work under government management. It makes the case that consolidation would reduce waste, align interests with the public good, and enable steady investment in rolling stock, stations, and connected lines.- Understand the historical debate over private vs. state railroad control
- Learn how tariffs, schedules, and public-interest goals are framed in a government system
- See comparisons of rail development across countries and eras
- Explore the practical considerations of running a unified railway administration
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The Argument for State Railroad Ownership (Classic Reprint)
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Paperback. Etat : New. Print on Demand. This book examines why the Prussian government chose to nationalize its railroads in the 1870s, providing a glimpse into the complex and evolving relationship between governments and railroads. The author details the inefficiencies and drawbacks of private railroad ownership, including the wasteful duplication of lines, excessive competition, and a lack of coordination and cooperation among different companies. The book also discusses the strategic advantages of government ownership, such as the ability to plan and integrate rail lines with other transportation systems, and to prioritize public needs over private profit. Ultimately, this book sheds light on the ongoing debate about the role of government in regulating and operating critical infrastructure. This book is a reproduction of an important historical work, digitally reconstructed using state-of-the-art technology to preserve the original format. In rare cases, an imperfection in the original, such as a blemish or missing page, may be replicated in the book. print-on-demand item. N° de réf. du vendeur 9781333233167_0
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The Argument for State Railroad Ownership A Translation of the Document Submitted to the Prussian Parliament by the Cabinet in 1879, With a Bill Railroads Then Owned by Private Corpor
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The Argument for State Railroad Ownership (Classic Reprint)
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Forgotten Books, 2018
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Etat : Like New. In unused condition, may show some slight shelf wear, but otherwise unread. This title was digitally scanned from a rare, out of print edition, and will have some visual artifacts from that process. N° de réf. du vendeur #253B-0376
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The Argument for State Railroad Ownership A Translation of the Document Submitted to the Prussian Parliament by the Cabinet in 1879, With a Bill Railroads Then Owned by Private Corpor
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