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What is National Rail?
National Rail is the brand name used for passenger rail services in Great Britain. It is not a single company, but rather a collective term for the services provided by various private train operating companies. When National Rail announces disruption, it is coordinating information across the network, as seen with the power cut affecting multiple operators like Avanti West Coast and Northern.
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