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Train operators will have to meet rigorous performance standards and earn the right to be called Great British Railways.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
Greater Anglia's railway services transferred into public ownership on 12 October 2025.
The Railways Bill passes through the Commons, taking a step closer to the biggest reform to our railways in a generation.
South Western Railway services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO).
c2c’s rail services to be brought into public ownership.
Southeastern and Network Rail unite to operate as South Eastern Railway.
South Western Railway’s services will transfer into public ownership on 25 May 2025.
South Western Railway and c2c will be the first to transfer into public ownership when their national rail contracts expire in 2025.
DfT Operator Limited's consolidated results for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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