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Public ownership of rail services: facts and figures

Outlines rail sector data and definitions, including the status of train operating companies and terms used in the public ownership programme.

From:
Department for Transport and DfT Operator Limited
Published
10 October 2025

Applies to England, Scotland and Wales

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Public ownership of rail services: facts and figures

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Provides background data on the public rail ownership programme, alongside a glossary of terms and details of data sources.

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Published 10 October 2025

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