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New Year signals big changes for publicly owned train operators
2026 looks set to be a landmark year for the rail industry as the journey towards Great British Railways accelerates - and the seven train operators already in public ownership are leading the charge, with a range bold plans for the year ahead.
More than 76,000 extra seats per week on publicly-owned train operators
A new rail timetable came into effect across the UK yesterday (Sunday, 14 December) with more than 76,000 extra seats per week on publicly-owned train operators.
Train operators in public ownership drive forward passenger improvements with major fleet investments
Train operators in public ownership across the UK are making bold strides in transforming rail travel for passengers, with significant investments in new fleets that reflect a commitment to long-term service improvement.
Public train operators pioneer new leaf-busting tactics this autumn from cryogenics to the ‘Sand Rover’
South Eastern Railway are deploying the ‘Sand Rover’ 4x4 for the first time on their network to keep vital aviation fuel moving.
SWR are working closely with Network Rail on passenger trains fitted with reactive sand and water applicators.
Meanwhile, Northern are trialling new technology that fires dry ice pellets at leaves to freeze and blast them off the tracks,
Publicly owned train operators support local economies with enhanced summer timetables
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.