Good news for civil liberties in the UK!
Our latest poll shows that only 7% of you believe we still retain our ancient freedoms.
Which means a massive 93% of readers believe that we now live in a police state!
Alas, over 50% of those don't care as long as The Fact Compiler is gaoled.
Regular readers of Railway Eye will be aware that Captain Deltic has offered his services to Network Rail, as a Public Member, on more than one occasion. His spin doctor should have pointed out that if you really want to look credible with an AK47 you should have a spare magazine gaffa taped to the one in use. and the version with the folding tubular stock is even more warry. So not impressed. What’s your weapon of choice? You’re a strange and disturbing man, Captain
They will also be aware that for the third time this selfless and gracious offer has been declined.
Those who know the good Captain had assumed he had taken this set-back with his customary sang-froid and that even now he is steeling himself to respond once more to the nations call, should Network Rail allow.
Alas! Great sadness and shocking news!
It would appear that Saturday's rejection has had more than a passing effect upon that English Electric heart of gold, if a recent thread on Tom Harris' blog is to be believed.
As a service to the industry the Fact Compiler reproduces the disturbing exchange below:
The Fact Compiler fears that the good Captain may be preparing his very own unique route-and-branch reformation of NR's corporate governance!
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August 8, 2008 at 1:05 pm