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Who owns UK train lines?

Most of the UK's railway infrastructure, including tracks, signals, and stations, is owned and managed by Network Rail, a public body. Train operating companies, like those mentioned in the story, are private companies that run the train services. This split ownership can sometimes lead to coordination challenges, but the new policy aims to improve passenger experience regardless.

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