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1. www.nationalrail.co.ukWelcome to the Official source for UK trains | National Rail

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   Plan your journey, check live departures and arrivals, and find out about fares and promotions for National Rail services. Note: industrial action may affect many services until 11 May.

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2. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › RailtrackRailtrack - Wikipedia

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   Railtrack was a group of companies that owned the track, signalling, tunnels, bridges, level crossings and all but a handful of the stations of the British railway system from 1994 until 2002.

3. www.networkrail.co.ukNetwork Rail – we run, look after and improve Britain's railway

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   5 days ago · Network Rail runs, looks after and improves the railway network in England, Scotland and Wales. Learn about its stations, engineering works, stories and more.

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4. www.thetrainline.com › journey-plannerJourney Planner | UK Train Route Planner | Trainline

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   Plan your rail journey in the UK or Europe with Trainline's Journey Planner. Find train times, ticket prices, changes, Railcards and more for your trip.

5. researchbriefings.files.parliament.uk › documentsRailways: Railtrack, 1994-2002

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   Railtrack became a separate Government-owned company on 1 April 1994 when the track, signalling and freeholds of stations, other buildings and operational land were transferred to it.

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   What happened to Railtrack?

   • The Railtrack business (and its £7 billion debt) had been sold to Network Rail for £ 500 million, and the various diversified businesses it had created to seek to protect itself from the loss-making business of running a railway were disposed of to various buyers.

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   Why was Railtrack privatised?

   • In January 1996, the British government confirmed its plans to privatise Railtrack for £2 billion with a total asset value of £4 billion. During May 1996, the company was floated on the London Stock Exchange, albeit at a lower than planned price, allegedly in response to a threatened intervention by the Labour Party.

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   When was Railtrack set up?

   • The Note gives a history of Railtrack from when it was set up in 1994 to 2002 when it emerged from administration. Railtrack was set up on 1 April 1994 under the Railways Act 1993 to manage the rail infrastructure (track, stations, etc.). It was sold to the private sector on 20 May 1996.

   Railways: Railtrack, 1994-2002

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   What did Railtrack do?

   • Railtrack was in charge of co-ordinating train movements through central timetabling, train planning and signalling and was also responsible for the safety of the operational network. It operated the rail network, including signalling, and provided electricity for the train operators.

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7. www.thisismoney.co.uk › money › marketsQ&A: The collapse of Railtrack | This is Money

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   Jun 27, 2005 · R AILTRACK shareholders put the Government on trial this morning in a bid to win £157m compensation for losses following the firm's collapse. Our questions and answers reveal everything you need ...

8. en.wikipedia.org › wiki › Network_RailNetwork Rail - Wikipedia

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   Network Rail Ltd. was created with the express purpose of taking over Britain's railway infrastructure control; this was achieved via its purchase of Railtrack plc from Railtrack Group plc for £500 million; Railtrack plc was then renamed and reconstituted as Network Rail Infrastructure Limited.