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Network Rail is a leading public sector provider of railway infrastructure and services in Great Britain. The company was formed in 2002 after the restructuring of Railtrack, a railways infrastructure company that was responsible for the management of most of the rail infrastructure in Great Britain.

Network Rail is responsible for maintaining and upgrading the rail network, including the track, signals, stations, and other associated infrastructure. The company also manages the movement of freight and passenger trains, and operates a wide range of services including freight haulage, maintenance, and infrastructure management.

The network managed by Network Rail spans over 15,000 miles, making it one of the largest railway networks in Europe. The company employs over 40,000 employees, including professional managers, technical experts, and maintenance workers.

Network Rail works closely with train operating companies, freight operators, and other industry partners to deliver safe, efficient, and reliable rail services. The company is also working to improve the capacity and performance of the rail network, with a number of major upgrade projects currently underway.

In addition to its operational and maintenance activities, Network Rail also works with the rail industry to shape the future of the network. This includes developing long-term plans for the rail network, and providing advice and guidance to government and other stakeholders on rail policy and strategy.

Network Rail is a hybrid of public and private ownership, with the company receiving significant funding from the UK government and private investors. The company is accountable to the UK Parliament, and is subject to a range of regulatory and governance requirements to ensure that it operates in a transparent and accountable manner.