public ownership

British

noun

ownership by the state; nationalization

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Meanwhile Scotrail has been brought into public ownership, as promised, and peak rail fares have been abolished.

From BBC

But some have criticised the plans, arguing that public ownership will not make much difference unless it comes with more investment.

From BBC

WMT, which ran both the West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands, said it was committed to "ensuring a smooth transition" to public ownership.

From BBC

To be sure, public ownership remains important.

From Barron's

Great British Railways is a public body which is in the process of being set up, and is part of the government's plans to bring parts of the railway system into public ownership.

From BBC

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