WE ARE IN THE PHASE OF STATE CAPITALISM!<p>The government has announced the biggest shake-up in the UK's railways since privatisation in the mid-1990s.<p>It will see the creation of a new state-owned body, Great British Railways (GBR), which will set timetables and prices, sell tickets in England and manage rail infrastructure.<p>Transport Secretary Grant Shapps said it aimed to offer more punctual services and cheaper tickets.<p>But private operators will still be contracted to run most trains.<p>Next month, flexible season tickets will be available for some people who commute two or three times a week.