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London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership
From 1 February 2026, passengers who travel with London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will benefit from reliable and better-connected services.
Over 4,700 body-worn camera kits in use on publicly owned train operators
Train operators in public ownership say the roll-out of body-worn camera (BWC) kits has become vital to increasing safety, deterring anti-social behaviour and supporting legal investigations into incidents on the rail network.
Publicly owned operators report rapid growth at stations across UK
Stations backed by investment see significant footfall increases from Thanet Parkway in Kent to Darlington in the North East of England.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Rail industry joins forces to move medical parcels on passenger services
A promising initial trial to deliver medical packages on passenger services is planned to be extended and expanded.
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.