Greater Anglia to transfer into public ownership on 12 October 2025

The train operator will now ensure a smooth transition and have both the plans and expertise in place to deliver that outcome.

In the meantime, Greater Anglia will continue to provide safe, punctual and high quality services for passengers in the East Anglian region.

For the second consecutive year, Greater Anglia is the most punctual operator in the UK. They have increased passenger demand and are the fastest-growing train operator in London and the South East, with 82 million passenger journeys across their network in 2024/25.

Since 2012, Greater Anglia has implemented a £2bn investment programme to upgrade its services - introducing an entirely new fleet of trains, and transforming performance and service quality for customers across our region. They have also collaborated with local stakeholders to improve their environmental performance and community impact.

Train services, timetables and station facilities are unaffected by the transition, with no changes to ticket validities or conditions of carriage. Employees’ roles are also unaffected, as they will all transfer across into the publicly owned company.

Martin Beable, Managing Director, Greater Anglia, said: “I am very proud of what we have achieved here in East Anglia over the past thirteen years, significantly improving standards, investing in a complete fleet of new trains, and working closely with the local community. As we transition to a publicly owned railway, we remain focussed on delivering outstanding levels of service for our passengers.”