Latest Great British Railways News
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Network Rail CEO Andrew Haines to Retire in October 2025
Sir Andrew Haines, Chief Executive of Network Rail, has announced his decision to retire from the company in October 2025.
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Great British Railways: New Rail Watchdog to Oversee Industry Reform
The UK Government has announced plans for a reform of the railway system, introducing a new passenger watchdog to oversee service standards.
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Fixing Regional Inequalities in UK Rail Travel
At a pivotal moment in transport policy, Green Alliance's report explores how government and industry should revitalise the UK's rail system…
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Laura Shoaf Appointed Chair of Shadow Great British Railways
The Department for Transport (DfT) has appointed Laura Shoaf as the new Chair of Shadow Great British Railways (SGBR).
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UK Government Establishes Shadow Great British Railways
The UK government is progressing the reform of Britain’s railways with the establishment of Shadow Great British Railways.
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The King's Speech Presents Plans to Nationalise UK Railways
In the UK, The King's speech has promised new legislation to bring rail services back into public ownership once current contracts expire.
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UK DfT Publishes Draft Rail Reform Bill
The UK's Department for Transportation (DfT) has published the Draft Rail Reform Bill as part of its vision for the future of rail.
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GBRTT Partnership to Deliver Locally-Accountable West Midlands Rail Services
The West Midlands Rail Executive has partnered with the Great British Railways Transition Team to deliver a more locally accountable railway…
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TfGM and GBRTT to Deliver Integrated Rail Network in Greater Manchester
Transport for Greater Manchester and the Great British Railways Transition Team have partnered to deliver an integrated rail network.
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Railtex 2023: Full Steam Ahead with an Exciting Programme
From 9–11 May, the rail industry will gather at Railtex looking to enhance passenger experience and the efficiency of railway operations.
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Great British Railways: A Great British Reform or a Great British Reshuffle?
Rail industry leaders were brought together at Accelerate Rail to discuss the nation’s transition to Great British Railways.
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Derby Announced as Location of Great British Railways Headquarters
UK: The government has announced that Derby, one of the six shortlisted locations, will be the headquarters for Great British Railways.
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Exploring an Unprecedented Time of Unprecedented Change
Returning for an annual event in London, Accelerate: Rail is taking place at a time of significant change. What can you expect from the show…
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Transport Secretary Mark Harper Outlines Plans to Modernise Rail Industry in Bradshaw Address
Transport Secretary Mark Harper set out the government's key priorities for the railways in his George Bradshaw address on 7 February.
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Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote at Rail Industry Forum
Huw Merriman MP, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, will give a keynote address at this year’s Rail Industry Forum.
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Rolling Stock Networking Chooses Railway-News as Media Partner
Rolling Stock Networking (RSN), taking place on 6 July 2023 in Derby, UK, is delighted to announce Railway-News as Media Partner.