Claim: A list shows 17 train operating companies in the UK that are owned in full or part by the French, German, Dutch, Italian or Hong Kong states.
Fact-check: Which train operating companies are run by other countries' governments? - Full Fact
Verdict: the list is out of date, as scotrail, northern and transport for wales rail have since been nationalised and are now run by the scottish, uk and welsh governments respectively.
Organisation: Full Fact
Author: Grace Rahman
Date published: 2022-06-23T00:00:00