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June 1, 2026 | Policy

Britain's largest passenger operator returns to public ownership

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

April 29, 2026 | Technology

Britain launches rail industry AI action plan

Pathfinder projects now under development to roll out AI across the sector.

February 2, 2026 | Policy

British operator West Midlands Trains returns to public ownership

Eight operators now managed by the Department for Transport.

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.

November 7, 2025 | Policy

Great British Railways coming soon

Expanded role for regulator under new industry structure.

November 5, 2025 | Policy

Rail reform dominates British conference

The introduction of the Railways Bill to parliament was the focus of attention for speakers at the Railway Industry Association annual conference.

November 5, 2025 | Policy

British government introduces rail bill to Parliament

Legislation aims to create publicly-owned company Great British Railways.

July 25, 2025 | Freight

British operator unveils Stadler locomotives

GB Railfreight has ordered 30 dual-mode locomotives at a cost of £150m.

July 24, 2025 | Infrastructure

Network Rail appoints new CEO

Network Rail’s chief financial officer, Jeremy Westlake, will succeed Sir Andrew Haines in October.

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