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What is 'Great British Railways'?
The UK government plans to create a new public body called Great British Railways (GBR). It's intended to simplify the railway system, taking over responsibility for track and train, setting fares, and running the network. This scheme is an example of the kind of passenger-focused improvements GBR aims to deliver.
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