DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways
A new era for railway leadership begins as Laura Shoaf, Tony Poulter and Charles Donald are appointed as Non-Executive Directors to the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) Board, helping to set up Great British Railways (GBR).
Rail industry searching for UK innovators to solve four key challenges
The rail industry is calling on the UK’s brightest minds to help shape the future of transport, inviting creators, problem-solvers and disruptors from every corner of the country to help improve sustainability, safety and accessibility across Britain’s rail network.
World Hearing Day 2026: Publicly owned train operators making journeys easier by breaking down communication barriers
Train operators in public ownership are marking World Hearing Day (Tuesday 3 March) by highlighting initiatives that have improved the travel experience for deaf, hard‑of‑hearing and British Sign Language (BSL)‑using passengers.
Chief executive of train operators in public ownership outlines ‘real world’ benefits Great British Railways will bring to everyday passengers
Great British Railways (GBR) will put passengers back at the heart of the railways, delivering a safe, sustainable and high-performing network that delivers value for money and a consistently better experience for customers, according to DfT Operator (DFTO) chief executive, Alex Hynes.
Publicly owned rail operators futureproof workforce with ongoing investment in apprenticeships
To mark National Apprenticeship Week 2026 (9 – 15 February) publicly owned operators are leading the way in driving take up of apprenticeships in the rail industry.
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DFTO's Chair's letter
The Department for Transport has published the DFTO's Chair's letter sent by the secretary of state for transport, Heidi Alexander MP.
DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways
A new era for railway leadership begins as Laura Shoaf, Tony Poulter and Charles Donald are appointed as Non-Executive Directors to the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) Board, helping to set up Great British Railways (GBR).
Rail industry searching for UK innovators to solve four key challenges
The rail industry is calling on the UK’s brightest minds to help shape the future of transport, inviting creators, problem-solvers and disruptors from every corner of the country to help improve sustainability, safety and accessibility across Britain’s rail network.
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