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(Reuters) – Britain’s rail regulator on Tuesday highlighted the negative impact on competition in the railway station catering market due to protected leases, but stopped short of referring the matter to the anti-trust regulator for investigation. The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) said it was probing the sector after its report found that station operators were not provided with sufficient incentives to invite competition for outlets, and the rail catering market was “not working effectively”. The ORR said the catering stalls are staying in the same hands for extended periods due to protected …

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