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Shortlist for new GBR HQ down to final two Derby locations
Two sites in Derby have made the final shortlist for a new Great British Railways (GBR) HQ.
DFTO's Chair's letter
The Department for Transport has published the DFTO's Chair's letter sent by the secretary of state for transport, Heidi Alexander MP.
DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways
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).
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.
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.
Mark Robinson appointed CIO of DfT Operator
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.
All change: The future of British trains arrives as government reforms broken railways
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 named as new CEO of DfT Operator
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.
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.