Latest Rail Reform News

• 16 Apr 2025 | Business

  FirstGroup Calls for Passenger Protections in UK Rail Reform Plans

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  FirstGroup has emphasised the importance of safeguarding passenger interests as the sector transitions to Great British Railways (GBR).

• 4 Dec 2024 | Business

  South Western Railway to Be First to Come Under Public Control

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  South Western Railway (SWR) will be the first train operator to return to public ownership under the new Passenger Railway Services Act 2024…

• 19 Sep 2024 | Business

  Arriva Group Proposes Plan to Help Reform Britain’s Railways

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  Arriva Group has published a set of recommendations aimed at accelerating improvements in Britain's rail network.

• 20 Feb 2024 | Policy

  UK DfT Publishes Draft Rail Reform Bill

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  The UK's Department for Transportation (DfT) has published the Draft Rail Reform Bill as part of its vision for the future of rail.

• 1 Dec 2022 | Events

  Transport Minister to Deliver Keynote at Rail Industry Forum

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  Huw Merriman MP, Minister of State at the Department for Transport, will give a keynote address at this year’s Rail Industry Forum.