tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/search/news-and-communications News and communications 2026-05-11T09:00:00+01:00 HM Government tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/multimillion-pound-competition-drives-cutting-edge-innovation-in-rail-industry 2026-05-11T09:00:00+01:00 Multimillion-pound competition drives cutting-edge innovation in rail industry Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-stop-cambridge-south-new-stations-opening-date-revealed 2026-05-11T00:01:01+01:00 Next stop, Cambridge South: new station's opening date revealed New Cambridge South rail station opening in June 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/east-west-rails-plans-for-the-oxford-to-cambridge-growth-corridor 2026-04-14T10:39:03+01:00 East West Rail's plans for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor Submit your views on East West Rail's (EWR) plans for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor by 9 June 2026. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/dfto-takes-next-steps-towards-great-british-railways 2026-03-20T12:00:00+00:00 DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways Laura Shoaf and Tony Poulter join the Department for Transport Operator (DFTO) board, helping to set up Great British Railways (GBR). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/west-midlands-trains-services-transferred 2026-02-01T02:00:04+00:00 West Midlands Trains services transferred West Midlands Trains services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transfer-of-west-midlands-trains-services-into-public-ownership 2026-01-30T16:38:29+00:00 Transfer of West Midlands Trains’ services into public ownership From 1 February 2026, 8 of the 14 train operators that DfT is responsible for will be in public ownership. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/london-northwestern-railway-and-west-midlands-railway-services-return-to-public-ownership 2026-01-30T00:01:00+00:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/publications/northern-powerhouse-rail-compact-agreements 2026-01-22T16:41:00+00:00 Northern Powerhouse Rail compact agreements These compact agreements establish how government and mayors across the North will collaborate to deliver the next stage of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/multi-billion-pound-drive-to-transform-rail-and-growth-across-yorkshire-and-north-east 2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00 Multi-billion-pound drive to transform rail and growth across Yorkshire and North East Northern Powerhouse Rail plans announced to grow productivity, with faster rail commutes across Yorkshire, better journeys to the North East and route upgrades. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/delivering-northern-powerhouse-rail 2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00 Delivering Northern Powerhouse Rail Transport Secretary outlines a multi-billion-pound drive to transform rail and growth in the North of England. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/north-west-to-benefit-from-multi-billion-pound-rail-investment 2026-01-14T00:00:00+00:00 North West to benefit from multi-billion-pound rail investment Major rail plans will unlock North West's economic potential, including a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester and improved connections across the region. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/new-chairs-of-network-rail-and-dfto-named 2026-01-12T14:00:00+00:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/all-change-the-future-of-british-trains-arrives-as-government-reforms-broken-railways 2025-12-08T22:30:03+00:00 All change: The future of British trains arrives as government reforms broken railways With fares frozen, a bold new look and fundamental reforms becoming law, government is building a railway Britain can rely on and be proud of. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/rail-reform-in-the-wales-and-borders-area 2025-11-05T13:18:34+00:00 Rail Reform in the Wales and Borders area Joint working between the UK and Wales will support the delivery of a modern, integrated railway that works for all passengers. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/rail-reform-and-great-british-railways 2025-11-05T13:18:31+00:00 Rail reform and Great British Railways The Railways Bill will help create Great British Railways (GBR) – a new, publicly owned company that prioritises passengers and their experiences. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/journey-to-great-british-railways-gathers-steam-with-landmark-legislation 2025-11-04T00:00:00+00:00 Journey to Great British Railways gathers steam with landmark legislation Bill includes fare and ticketing reform and a strengthened passenger watchdog to create a better, more inclusive railway for all. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/speeches/transfer-of-greater-anglias-services-into-public-ownership 2025-10-13T14:59:58+01:00 Transfer of Greater Anglia's services into public ownership Greater Anglia's railway services transferred into public ownership on 12 October 2025. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/greater-anglia-services-transferred-to-public-ownership 2025-10-12T02:00:00+01:00 Greater Anglia services transferred to public ownership Greater Anglia services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO). tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/half-of-rail-operators-publicly-owned-with-greater-anglia-onboard 2025-10-10T00:01:06+01:00 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. tag:www.gov.uk,2005:/government/news/next-train-services-to-return-to-public-ownership-revealed-as-government-delivers-railways-reset 2025-09-26T22:15:00+01:00 Next train services to return to public ownership revealed as government delivers railways reset West Midlands Trains, Govia Thameslink Railway, Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways set to integrate into Great British Railways.