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Railway staff visit 70 stations to promote the White Ribbon promise
From Manchester to Margate, colleagues from all seven publicly owned train operators journeyed to more than 70 stations across the UK to meet customers and other staff raising awareness of violence against women and girls.
Publicly owned train operators leading the way on accessibility
Following publication of the government’s Accessibility Roadmap last week, train operators in public ownership are highlighting how they are already turning that vision into reality.
Journey to Great British Railways gathers steam with landmark legislation
Landmark legislation that will transform Britain’s railways has been introduced, paving the way for a simpler, more reliable network which puts passengers before profits.
Half of rail operators publicly owned with Greater Anglia onboard
Greater Anglia's rail services will become the third to enter public ownership on Sunday 12 October 2025.
Govia Thameslink Railway, Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways set to integrate into Great British Railways
The next three train operating companies whose services will transfer into public ownership, as part of the government’s landmark overhaul of the railways, have been confirmed.
Department for Transport confirm date that West Midlands Railway will transfer to public ownership
The Department for Transport (DfT) has confirmed that West Midlands Trains – who operate services under the West Midlands Railway and London Northwestern Railway brands - will transfer to public ownership on Sunday, 1 February 2026.
London to Essex c2c services return to public control in step towards Great British Railways
Passengers across London and Essex will be travelling on publicly-owned train services from this Sunday (20 July 2025), as c2c’s services become the next to be brought into public ownership through government plans to restore pride in the railways.
Publicly owned train operators commit to ending violence against women and girls with White Ribbon accreditation
TransPennine Express have become the latest publicly owned train operator to achieve White Ribbon accreditation by developing a three-year action plan to tackle abuse, harassment and violence against women and girls.
LNER celebrates seventh year under public ownership with record customer numbers
London North Eastern Railway (LNER) is proving the industry leading power of a publicly owned railway by delivering growth, innovation, long-term value and record customer numbers on the East Coast Main Line.
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.
Greater Anglia to transfer into public ownership on 12 October 2025
The Department for Transport has confirmed that Greater Anglia will transfer into public ownership on 12 October 2025.