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May 25, 2025 | Policy

British passenger operator returns to public ownership

South Western Railway will have to meet specific performance targets before it is rebranded as Great British Railways.

March 13, 2025 | Analysis

British operators make the case for DMU replacement

BEMUS combined with partial electrification is the favoured solution, as Robert Preston reports.

January 8, 2025 | Europe

Britain’s path to renationalisation emerges

The biggest shake-up to Britain’s railway sector since privatisation in the 1990s is underway and will take significant strides forward in 2025, as Kevin Smith explains.

February 17, 2023 | Technology

SWR trials sign language AI technology to improve accessibility

The trial will support passengers with hearing loss.

August 6, 2021 | Fleet

Two new British EMUs receive authorisation for passenger use

Stadler class 777 and Alstom class 701/5s passed for passenger operations.

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