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.
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership
From 1 February 2026, passengers who travel with London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will benefit from reliable and better-connected services.
Over 4,700 body-worn camera kits in use on publicly owned train operators
Train operators in public ownership say the roll-out of body-worn camera (BWC) kits has become vital to increasing safety, deterring anti-social behaviour and supporting legal investigations into incidents on the rail network.
New chairs of Network Rail and DFTO named
Richard George and Sir Andrew Haines bring extensive experience to help improve passenger experience and operational performance we will see under Great British Railways.
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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.
Cross-industry working drives better use of data ahead of GBR
A new Head of Integrated Data Strategy has been appointed to work across Greater Anglia and GBRX. The cross-cutting role will bring together fragmented data sets and make them usable so operators can deliver more improvements for their customers.
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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