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Who owns East Midlands Railway?
East Midlands Railway (EMR) is a train operating company that runs services across the East Midlands and to London. It's owned by Abellio, a subsidiary of the Dutch national railway company. This ownership structure is common in the UK, where many train lines are operated by private companies under government contracts, responsible for service quality and passenger experience.
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