Train tickets how does this work?

[crookedspire]

Our rail network is owned by private companies how does this work?

 

I get a train ticket at a Midlands trains owned station. But I get on a Virgin train my ticket is accepted off we go. Who gets my fair Midland or Virgin how does it work?

[unbeliever]

Our rail network is owned by private companies how does this work?

 

I get a train ticket at a Midlands trains owned station. But I get on a Virgin train my ticket is accepted off we go. Who gets my fair Midland or Virgin how does it work?

 

If you buy a standard ticket, not for any particular train, then all relevant operators get a cut.