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are the railways really privatised?
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We are often told that the railways are privatised, and private sector companies are certainly involved in the industry.
But that is not the same as complete privatisation, in the way that supermarket chains or budget airlines are privately-owned.
So who owns what?
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Who owns what?
The industry depends on a combination of organisations, ranging from those which are owned by the state to private sector companies, trade bodies and other industry groups.
Privately-owned
Private sector presence
Franchised passenger operators
Operating concessions
HS1
In public ownership
Network Rail
Direct Rail Services
London Underground
Northern Ireland Railways
State sponsored or supported
Association of Community Rail Partnerships
National Railway Museum
Government bodies
Department for Transport
Transport Scotland
Office of Rail and Road
Rail Accident Investigation Branch
British Transport Police
HS2 Ltd
Integrated Transport Authorities/PTEs
Crossrail Complaints Commissioner
Industry sponsored bodies
Association of Train Operating Companies
Rail Delivery Group
Rail Supply Group
RSSB
National Skills Academy Rail
Independent trade bodies
Rail Alliance
Railway Industry Association
Rail Forum East Midlands
Campaigning and consumer organisations
Transport Focus (statutory)
TravelWatch London (statutory)
Campaign for Better Transport
Greengauge 21
Railfuture
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