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British government announces that rail firm Northern will be nationalized following public outcry over Arriva UK Trains handling of the firm.

The British government announces that rail firm Northern will be nationalized following public outcry over Arriva UK Trains handling of the firm. Arriva says it "understood the government's decision", but blames problems on "external factors" such as rail infrastructure.

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NewsBritish government announces that rail firm Northern will be nationalized following public outcry over Arriva UK Trains handling of the firm.

The British government announces that rail firm Northern will be nationalized following public outcry over Arriva UK Trains handling of the firm. Arriva says it "understood the government's decision", but blames problems on "external factors" such as rail infrastructure.

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