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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.
Rail season ticket sales on the rise as employees return to the workplace
The number of employees regularly commuting to the workplace continues to rise, with a number of train operators in public ownership reporting a rise in the number of season tickets sold.
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,
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.
Publicly owned operators commit to keeping passengers safe online
LNER, Northern, TransPennine Express and Southeastern all provide ‘Friendly Wi-Fi’ networks
Network Rail are also signed up to the shared safety standard that blocks access to inappropriate content
The Friendly Wi-Fi stamp provides passengers, families and parents with confidence that only safe internet can be accessed while on-board and at stations.
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.
Publicly owned train operators leading digital ticketing revolution
England's publicly owned train operators hit 80% usage of digital tickets.
Pay As You Go ticketing, improved customer experience on the train operator’s booking tools and the popularity of digital products such as barcode season tickets drives change.
Modernising fares and ticketing makes it simpler and easier for customers to find, buy and store the best value ticket.
Publicly owned operators go the full 90 for community football clubs
From the Premier League to grassroots football, the whistle has blown for the start of the season, with thousands of supporters, players and their families using rail to cross the country in support of their team.
Train operators target college leavers with recruitment message on A-level results day
As thousands of young people across the country get their A-level results tomorrow, TransPennine Express and the five other train operators in public ownership are encouraging them to consider an apprenticeship in the rail industry.
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.