Publicly owned train operators support local economies with enhanced summer timetables
From 19 May, several publicly owned train operators have moved onto boosted timetables that deliver more services and seats for passengers. New summer timetables support the economies of UK staycation spots, event and late-night destinations, and the UK’s City of Culture.
DFTO chief executive, Robin Gisby, responds to ORR review of train operator's revenue protection practices
The chief executive of DFTO, Robin Gisby, has responded to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) review of train operator's revenue protection practices.
TransPennine Express shows the transformative power of public ownership
New figures, released by TransPennine Express (TPE), a publicly-owned train operator, reveal how the rail operator has delivered a dramatic turnaround under public ownership.
New dawn for rail as South Western services return to public hands
Train operators will have to meet rigorous performance standards and earn the right to be called Great British Railways.
Operators in public ownership to keep customers moving during disruption
LNER, Northern and TransPennine Express will allow customers to travel on each other's services during any short-notice or on-the-day cancellations.
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Publicly owned train operators support local economies with enhanced summer timetables
From 19 May, several publicly owned train operators have moved onto boosted timetables that deliver more services and seats for passengers. New summer timetables support the economies of UK staycation spots, event and late-night destinations, and the UK’s City of Culture.
DFTO chief executive, Robin Gisby, responds to ORR review of train operator's revenue protection practices
The chief executive of DFTO, Robin Gisby, has responded to the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) review of train operator's revenue protection practices.
TransPennine Express shows the transformative power of public ownership
New figures, released by TransPennine Express (TPE), a publicly-owned train operator, reveal how the rail operator has delivered a dramatic turnaround under public ownership.
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