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The roll-out of the South Western Arterio fleet shows how nationalisation of the railway is transforming passenger journeys.

The first Great British Railways‑branded train has been unveiled as services move into public ownership, with new branding rolling out across England’s rail network.

GWR will move into public ownership on Sunday 13 December 2026.

Two sites in Derby have made the final shortlist for a new Great British Railways (GBR) HQ.

The Department for Transport has published the DFTO's Chair's letter sent by the secretary of state for transport, Heidi Alexander MP.

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).

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.

Richard George and Sir Andrew Haines bring extensive experience to help improve passenger experience and operational performance we will see under Great British Railways.

Mark Robinson has been appointed Chief Information Officer (CIO) of DfT Operator (DFTO) - the government body bringing all privately-owned train operators into public ownership.

Passengers will get their first look at the future of Britain’s railways, as branding for Great British Railways (GBR) is unveiled and landmark legislation to reform the railway is debated in Parliament.

Alex Hynes has been appointed as the new chief executive of Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO) to lead the next phase in the transition to Great British Railways.

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.