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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.

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.

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. 

Train operators will have to meet rigorous performance standards and earn the right to be called Great British Railways.

The Department for Transport has confirmed that Greater Anglia will transfer into public ownership on 12 October 2025.

Publicly-owned train operators will collaborate more and share best practice on products and services to improve accessibility on the railway.

DFTO employees, teams and train operators  have been nominated for top gongs at the upcoming Women in Rail Awards.

LNER, Northern and TransPennine Express will allow customers to travel on each other's services during any short-notice or on-the-day cancellations.

Services across England will return to public control, transforming our railways into a more reliable, affordable and accessible system.

The Secretary of State has announced that the operation of the TransPennine Express service will transfer to a new Government operator – DOHL - on 28 May 2023.

Rail services across the south east transferred successfully into the public sector yesterday, under the ownership of SE Trains, part of the DfT’s Operator of Last Resort Ltd, (DOHL). SE Trains has vowed to relentlessly focus on improving the service and bringing back more customers to the railway.

The Government has taken over the running of services across the Northern network, marking a new start for the future of the franchise.