No, it’s not. It gets far more in subsidy that the U.K. system and far worse outcomes. But last minute long distance first class tickets are cheaper so I guess that’s good. Of you’re lucky you’ll arrive within a couple of hours too.
Yes it is. It is a stock company owned, but (mostly) not controlled by the state.
I don't see how your statements about subsidies relate to that point. Plenty of private companies or sectors get subsidized.
