Train operators target college leavers with recruitment message on A-level results day
As thousands of young people across the country get their A-level results tomorrow, TransPennine Express and the five other train operators in public ownership are encouraging them to consider an apprenticeship in the rail industry.
Department for Transport confirm date that West Midlands Railway will transfer to public ownership
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that West Midlands Trains – who operate services under the West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands - will transfer to public ownership on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Rail passengers in the North to benefit from simpler fares and cheaper tickets thanks to public ownership
Passengers in the North of England can benefit from cost and carbon savings through a new customer initiative that expands the availability of Advance tickets across government owned train operators.
Disability Pride Month important reminder of role train operators have to play in ensuring everyone has access to the rail network
Train operators in public ownership say Disability Pride Month is an important reminder of the role they have to play in ensuring that disabled passengers not only have access to the railway—but feel seen, supported and proud of who they are when they travel.
London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways
Passengers across London and Essex will be travelling on publicly-owned train services from this Sunday (20 July 2025), as c2c’s services become the next to be brought into public ownership through government plans to restore pride in the railways.
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Train operators target college leavers with recruitment message on A-level results day
As thousands of young people across the country get their A-level results tomorrow, TransPennine Express and the five other train operators in public ownership are encouraging them to consider an apprenticeship in the rail industry.
Department for Transport confirm date that West Midlands Railway will transfer to public ownership
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that West Midlands Trains – who operate services under the West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands - will transfer to public ownership on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
Rail passengers in the North to benefit from simpler fares and cheaper tickets thanks to public ownership
Passengers in the North of England can benefit from cost and carbon savings through a new customer initiative that expands the availability of Advance tickets across government owned train operators.
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