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Who runs our railways?
Britain's railway system is a mix of public and private entities. Network Rail owns and maintains the tracks, signals, and stations, while private train operating companies, like Southern Railway in this story, run the actual train services. The Department for Transport oversees the whole system, setting policies and awarding franchises.
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