Britain nationalises Northern Rail after years of disruption
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LONDON (Reuters) - Britain said it would nationalise Northern Rail after the company delivering train links between cities like Manchester and Leeds was blamed for years of delays, cancellations and strikes on the service. Britain privatised its rail services in the 1990s, but in recent years problems with rail contracts have led to renationalisations, and Transport Minister Grant Shapps said the current model was struggling and needed to change. The government is due to announce the findings of..