As I understand it, re-nationalization of the railways cannot be undertaken while Britain is still in the European Union given its objective of 'Opening up nati

As I understand it, re-nationalization of the railways cannot be undertaken while Britain is still in the European Union given its objective of 'Opening up national freight and passenger markets to cross-border competition'. The EU railway directive (2012) "separating management of railway operation and infrastructure from the provision of railway transport services, separation of accounts being compulsory and organizational or institutional separation being optional.” https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_European_Railway_Directive_2012 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Single_European_Railway_Direct...