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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 3, 2026 | Policy

Britain’s rail regulator publishes AI action plan

Plan sets out six actions to be completed in 2026-27 to enable the safe adoption of AI.

April 9, 2026 | Commuter Rail

New stations open in Britain’s West Midlands

Five new stations added to West Midlands Railway commuter network centred on Birmingham.

November 7, 2025 | Policy

Great British Railways coming soon

Expanded role for regulator under new industry structure.

October 30, 2025 | Europe

Virgin wins London Channel Tunnel depot access

British rail regulator rejects applications from Evolyn, Gemini and Trenitalia.

August 14, 2025 | Europe

Virgin agrees cross-Channel train deal

British operator signs heads of terms with Alstom to provide 12 Avelia Stream high-speed trains.

July 3, 2025 | Main line

British open-access applications refused

Regulator says there is insufficient capacity on West Coast Main Line for new Lumo, Virgin and WSMR services.

June 10, 2025 | High-speed

British regulator considers future cross-Channel services

Office of Rail and Road requests future plans from operators, including Eurostar.

June 6, 2025 | Main line

Fleet lease agreed for Lumo London - Stirling service

Alstom will refurbish five diesel trains for the open-access service starting in mid-2026. FirstGroup is also seeking to introduce a London - Hereford Lumo service.

April 4, 2025 | High-speed

Incentive scheme launched to grow cross-Channel high-speed

London St Pancras Highspeed to offer discount of up to 50% on access charges.

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