International Railway Summit: Great British Railways, Privatisation & Integration Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 4, 20260 At current time of writing; to say that Britain’s rail sector is in a state of flux might be considered something of an understatement. The formation of Great British Railways (GBR) is poised to change not just the current industry landscape, but the very fabric of the country’s rail operations;
Great British Railways Urged to Draw Lessons from British Rail Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Haziran 3, 20260 In a new report published by Campaign for Better Transport, senior figures with experience of British Rail have shared lessons that could help shape the future of Great British Railways (GBR). The report, Track Record: What Great British Railways can learn from British Rail, draws on discussions between former British Rail
GTR to Enter Public Ownership on Sunday 31 May Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 28, 20260 Starting this Sunday (31 May 2026), GTR will officially become part of the growing list of publicly owned operators providing rail services in Britain. GTR are currently responsible for 1 in 6 passenger rail journeys in Britain, and provide services for hundreds of millions of across the South East each year. GTR
What Has Changed Since South Western Railway Entered Public Ownership? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 26, 20260 One year after South Western Railway became the first train operator to move into public ownership under the Government’s rail reforms, passengers are beginning to see changes across parts of the network, particularly on suburban routes into London Waterloo station. The UK Department for Transport notes that the most visible change
UK: Latest National Timetable Changes to Increase Capacity & Connectivity Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 15, 20260 National rail timetable changes aim to bring increased capacity, improved connectivity and targeted service enhancements across England when they launch on Sunday 17 May. The changes form part of a regular twice-yearly timetable update, and will apply to all eight train operators in public ownership – c2c, Greater Anglia, LNER, Northern,
UK: New Leadership Team to Align Track & Train Across Anglia Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 14, 20260 A new leadership team has brought together c2c, Greater Anglia and Network Rail Anglia, enabling a closer alignment of both track and train across the East of England. Marking an important step toward the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR); the new structure has been designed to provide better service for
UK: Great Western Railway Services to Be Nationalised by 2027 Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mayıs 11, 20260 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced that Great Western Railway (GWR) train services will officially be nationalised on 13 December 2026. Currently run by First Group; GWR will become the 11th operator with a government contract to come under public ownership later this year, falling under the newly formed Great
UK: Government Agrees to Provide Further Information on Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 27, 20260 The UK Government has stated that it agrees with statements included in the Transport Committee’s recent report on the Railways Bill, and has pledged to provide more information about key documents discussed within. Published in February; the Committee’s report stated that provided legislation supplied ‘only a partial picture of the framework’
Two Derby Locations Make Shortlist for New GBR HQ Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 15, 20260 Two locations in Derby have made the final shortlist for the new Great British Railways (GBR) HQ. The sites, Becketwell, a city centre brownfield site, and Midland House, an existing railway building opposite Derby station, have been deemed ‘most viable’ out of a list of five potential locations. Great British Railways Branding ©
ORR Sets Out Day-to-Day Responsibilities in 2026-27 Business Plan Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Nisan 14, 20260 The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) has published its Business Plan for 2026-27, setting out its key responsibilities over the course of the next year. The report has been published as the regulator prepares for the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), and aims to highlight the day-to-day responsibilities intended
UK & Scottish Governments Publish Agreement for Rail Functions Ahead of GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20260 The UK and Scottish Governments have published foundations for a new agreement setting out plans on how they will work together to exercise rail functions following the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR). Agreed upon between Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and Scottish ministers; the memorandum of understanding (MoU) marks a milestone
MoU Aims to Deliver Improvements Across Welsh Rail Network Under GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 26, 20260 The UK government has published an agreement with Welsh ministers that aims to set out new ways of working under Great British Railways. The Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), which has been agreed between Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander and Cabinet Secretary for Transport and North Wales Ken Skates, marks a milestone in
UK: DFTO Appoints Non-Executive Directors in Preparation for GBR Transition Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 23, 20260 Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter have been officially appointed as non-executive directors to the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board. The move forms a new milestone in the establishment of Great British Railways (GBR), marking the transition from Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR) – currently by Laura Shoaf. Great British Railways Branding ©
What’s Next for the Office of Rail & Road? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 19, 20260 Since its original inception in 2003; the Office of Rail Regulation has operated with one clear goal: to provide fair, unbiased and balanced rulings for Great Britain’s rail industry, and act as the de-facto economic and safety regulator of the country’s railways. Even when, on 1 April 2015, the non-ministerial government
UK: Government to Streamline Delay Repay Process Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 17, 20260 New Government plans have been unveiled that aim to simplify the delay repay process, streamlining the overall compensation claim system for delayed trains. A new system will allow passengers to claim Delay Repay directly from wherever they buy their ticket – removing the current need to go through separate operators. The Government
Rail Fares Frozen Across England in 30 Year First Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Mart 2, 20260 From this week onwards, rail fares across England have been frozen by the Government in an effort to both aid with the cost of living and support economic growth. The freeze applies to all regulated fares, including seasons, peak returns and off-peak returns between major cities across the country. The freeze is
MPs Seek Clarity on Rail Reforms and Political Control of Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 10, 20260 Members of Parliament have called on the UK Government to provide clearer details on its rail reform plans and to limit the risk of political micromanagement under the proposed Great British Railways (GBR) body. The House of Commons Transport Committee has published two reports following its inquiries into the Railways Bill
IN PICTURES: LNER Unveils New Class 897 ‘Serenza’ Trains Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Şubat 2, 20260 LNER has provided a first look at its brand-new fleet of 10 intercity trains, which officially carries the name Serenza. The new trains, which have been built by CAF and financed by Porterbrook, will be introduced in order to accommodate growing rail travel demands along the East Coast Main Line. Inside the
London Northwestern and West Midlands Railway Come Under Public Ownership Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 30, 20260 From this Sunday, London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will join the growing list of operators owned by the public. The milestone will see two sides of the West Midlands Trains (WMT) business come under public ownership, marking the fourth operator to enter public ownership under the government’s Passenger Railway
Rail Freight Group Appeals to Government to Amend Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 20, 20260 The Rail Freight Group has called on the Government to amend the upcoming Railways Bill 2025 in order to strengthen the independent appeals function for rail freight. Entering the Commons Committee stage this week, the bill will see the Office of Rail and Road (ORR) stripped of its role to award
New Chairs of Network Rail & DFTO Appointed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 12, 20260 A set of two new rail leaders have been appointed to oversee the United Kingdom’s railway as the industry prepares for one of the biggest changes in its history. Richard George and Sir Andrew Haines have officially been appointed as the new Chair of Network Rail and Chair of Department for
Great British Railways: Reform at Last, or Uncertainty by Design? Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 8, 20260 After more than 30 years without major railway legislation, the UK Government’s Railways Bill promises to fix the UK’s fragmented system. At the heart of the reform is Great British Railways (GBR), a single public body intended to bring track and train together, end the culture of blame and give
Discounts Now Live on Millions of Rail Fares Across the UK Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 6, 20260 The Great British Rail Sale has officially returned, with more than three million fares now receiving discounts on journeys spanning the entirety of England, Scotland and Wales. Set to run from 06–12 January; the sale offers discounted fares on journeys booked between 13 January–25 March 2026. The sale will run from 06–12
UK: DfT Operator Appoints Chief Information Officer Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Ocak 5, 20260 Mark Robinson has officially been appointed as Chief Information Officer (CIO) of DfT Operator (DFTO) – the government body responsible for bringing all privately-owned train operators into public ownership in Great Britain. Robinson will handle the lead of DFTO’s digital, data and cybersecurity strategy, as well as provide a strategic overview
UK: Great British Rail Sale Offers Discounted Train Fares Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 31, 20250 The Great British Rail Sale will return next week, offering discounts on more than three million train tickets across England, Scotland and Wales. The week-long promotion will run from 6 to 12 January, with reduced fares available for travel between 13 January and 25 March 2026 on thousands of routes. Nearly all
UK Government Calls for Evidence on Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 16, 20250 The UK Government has called on anybody with either relevant experience or a special interest in the Railways Bill to submit their views in writing to the House of Commons Bill Committee. Evidence provided is set to be used as part of the first Committee meeting to discuss the new Railways
Great British Railways Branding Officially Revealed Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Aralık 9, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has officially unveiled the branding for Great British Railways (GBR) as landmark legislation to reform the railway is debated in Parliament. The new logo and livery will be rolled out on trains, websites and at stations from spring 2026 – officially bringing the country’s railway together
DfT Appoints Alex Hynes as New CEO of Department for Transport Operator Limited Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 27, 20250 The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced the appointment of Alex Hynes as new Chief Executive of the Department for Transport Operator Limited (DFTO). Hynes has been selected to lead the next phase in the transition to Great British Railways (GBR), supporting the government in its initiative to improve services for
ORR Expands on Future Responsibilities Alongside Introduction of GBR Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 26, 20250 The Office of Rail and Road has expanded on its role within the creation and officiating of Great British Railways (GBR) during a Transport Committee Meeting at Parliament this morning. The panel delved into the potential effectiveness of GBR as an operator, ORR’s expected role in its regulation, feasibility and the
Great British Railways Advances with Landmark Railways Bill Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Kasım 5, 20250 The UK government is introducing legislation to create Great British Railways (GBR), a new publicly owned organisation intended to simplify the management of Britain’s rail system and “place passengers before profits.” The Railways Bill, laid before Parliament on 5 November, will merge responsibility for track and train operations under a single
New CPS Report Warns of Potential Risks with Great British Railways Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 29, 20250 A new CPS (Centre for Policy Studies) report has warned of Great British Railways (GBR)’s potential to ‘morph into the ghost of British Rail’ if ministers do not develop a long-term vision for its use. The report, ‘Rail’s Last Chance: A four-point plan to save the railways’ by rail expert and
c2c to Come Into Public Ownership This Sunday Yurtdışı Haberleri by railsistem - Temmuz 18, 20250 This coming Sunday (20 July) will see c2c’s rail services come under public ownership, the second transition of its kind to be completed in the United Kingdom following South Western Railway’s move this past May. The move forms part of Government plans to establish Great British Railways, which aims to bring