Explained in plain English
Who runs the UK's railways?
The UK's railway system involves several key players. Network Rail owns and maintains the tracks, signals, and stations, like the Manchester signalling centre in the story. Train Operating Companies (TOCs) then run the actual train services, paying Network Rail to use the infrastructure. This split system can sometimes make it tricky to pinpoint responsibility during disruptions.
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