The privatisation of British Rail was the process by which ownership and operation of the railways of Great Britain passed from government control into private hands. Begun in 1994, the process was largely completed by 1997. The deregulation of the industry was in part motivated by the enactment of EU Directive 91/440 in 1991, which aimed to create a more efficient railway network by creating greater competition.
A 1950s Mk1-based Class 411 (4-CEP) "slam-door" EMU at London Victoria station, in Network SouthEast livery (March 2003)
59001 in revised Foster Yeoman livery. Private ownership of locomotives marked the start of a new era in railfreight haulage
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DB Cargo UK, is a British rail freight company headquartered in Doncaster, England.
EWS liveried Class 66 and coal wagons near Tupton, Derbyshire in May 2011
EWS liveried Class 92 at Crewe Works in June 2003
Big Beasties logo used on a locomotive.