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Network
Rail owns and operates Britian's Railway infrastructure. It is a "not
for dividend" company limited by guarentee. Network Rail's main
customers are the Train Operating Companies and Freight Operators.
Network Rail owns the infrastructure, including the
railway tracks, bridges, tunnels, signals, level crossings and most
stations. It does not own passenger or commercial freight rolling stock.
Network Rail took over ownership by buying Railtrack plc
Network Rail owns more than 2500 railway stations on
the National Rail Network. Operation and management of most of them is
carried out by the principal train operating company serving that
station. Network Rail operates and manages 18 of the largest and busiest
stations directly. The Network Rail-managed stations are:
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