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June 10, 2026 | Policy

British government outlines key milestones in journey to GBR

Great British Railways (GBR) expected to come into operation next year. Government will publish a 30-year rail strategy in autumn 2027.

June 1, 2026 | Policy

Britain's largest passenger operator returns to public ownership

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) carried 298 million passengers in 2024-25.

May 27, 2026 | Light Rail

Britain creates mass transit taskforce

New group will identify changes to planning and funding in order to accelerate project delivery.

February 25, 2026 | Freight

Channel Tunnel intermodal revival in prospect

Network Rail leases Barking Eurohub terminal in east London where £15m of private investment is planned.

February 2, 2026 | Policy

British operator West Midlands Trains returns to public ownership

Eight operators now managed by the Department for Transport.

January 27, 2026 | High-speed

Work starts on HS2 tunnel to Euston

First of two TBMs launched to excavate 7.2km tunnel for British high-speed line.

December 9, 2025 | Policy

Great British Railways branding unveiled

Livery and logo presented to the public as legislation to create GBR is debated in Parliament.

November 27, 2025 | Commuter Rail

New CEO for Britain’s public passenger operator

Alex Hynes will succeed Robin Gisby as CEO of DfT Operator as prelude to formation of Great British Railways.

October 13, 2025 | Policy

Half of British passenger operators in public ownership

The transfer of Greater Anglia, serving eastern England, to government ownership took place on October 12.

September 29, 2025 | Europe

British passenger renationalisation progresses

Department for Transport confirms timetable for three more operators to transfer to public ownership.

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