Publicly owned train operators leading digital ticketing revolution
England's publicly owned train operators hit 80% usage of digital tickets.
Pay As You Go ticketing, improved customer experience on the train operator’s booking tools and the popularity of digital products such as barcode season tickets drives change.
Modernising fares and ticketing makes it simpler and easier for customers to find, buy and store the best value ticket.
Publicly owned operators go the full 90 for community football clubs
From the Premier League to grassroots football, the whistle has blown for the start of the season, with thousands of supporters, players and their families using rail to cross the country in support of their team.
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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Publicly owned operators commit to keeping passengers safe online
LNER, Northern, TransPennine Express and Southeastern all provide ‘Friendly Wi-Fi’ networks
Network Rail are also signed up to the shared safety standard that blocks access to inappropriate content
The Friendly Wi-Fi stamp provides passengers, families and parents with confidence that only safe internet can be accessed while on-board and at stations.
Publicly owned train operators leading digital ticketing revolution
England's publicly owned train operators hit 80% usage of digital tickets.
Pay As You Go ticketing, improved customer experience on the train operator’s booking tools and the popularity of digital products such as barcode season tickets drives change.
Modernising fares and ticketing makes it simpler and easier for customers to find, buy and store the best value ticket.
Publicly owned operators go the full 90 for community football clubs
From the Premier League to grassroots football, the whistle has blown for the start of the season, with thousands of supporters, players and their families using rail to cross the country in support of their team.
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