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28th November 1958, Page 47
28th November 1958
Page 47
Page 47, 28th November 1958 — "RAIL STILL BEST FOR MASS MOVEMENT"
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Which of the following most accurately describes the problem?

ALTHOUGH new roads would give new opportunities to road transport, said Sir Brian Robertson, chairman of the British Transport Commission, speaking in Sheffield last week, it would never equal rail transport for the mass movement of goods and passengers. The railways in France, Germany and Italy were not regarded by responsible people as being out of date, and further investment was being made in them.

It was in the ,best interests of industry to encourage the public haulier by rail, road and water, each of which had an essential role.