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UK railways to be simplified but still substantially privatised

Government sets out ‘bold new vision’ for Great British Railways that includes focus on efficiency

The rail industry will be simplified but still substantially privatised as a rebranded Great British Railways, the government will pledge when it publishes long-awaited overhaul on Thursday.

A white paper will place control of rail infrastructure and services under the new arm’s-length public body, with franchises replaced by contracts that will incentivise private firms on punctuality and efficiency rather than raising revenue.

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