I don't think this is true. I think Deutsche Bahn has a similar structure to Network Rail. I.e a private company that is wholly owned by the government.
It's not nationwide but TfL is Government owned and run as a not-for-profit.
Not to mention the excellent example of a privately operated railway operating safely, efficiently and profitably....the DLR.
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I don't think this is true. I think Deutsche Bahn has a similar structure to Network Rail. I.e a private company that is wholly owned by the government.