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UK Government confirms next rail operators for nationalisation
UK rail nationalisation progresses as Govia Thameslink Railway, West Midlands, Chiltern and Great Western operators prepare integration into Great British Railways by 2027.
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East Midlands and Northern trains launch digital ticketing trials for simpler, flexible, and contactless rail travel
Passengers can now tap in and out using a phone app, automatically charged the best fare, improving convenience, safety, and travel flexibility on UK railways.
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Luton MP backs rail freight to deliver homes and cut road congestion
Luton North MP Sarah Owen praised Breedon Group’s use of rail freight to supply construction materials, reducing HGV traffic, emissions, and supporting sustainable housing development.
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Government launches platform4 to transform surplus railway land into 40,000 new homes nationwide
Platform4 will regenerate disused railway sites, delivering 40,000 homes, jobs and community spaces while boosting economic growth and supporting the government’s Plan for Change.
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Rail Minister hails UK’s first digitally signalled commuter railway with no lineside signals
The Northern City Line is now the UK’s first commuter route fully controlled by in-cab digital signalling.
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New rail training programme launched to support former Tata steelworkers into skilled employment
A new scheme will retrain 72 former Tata steelworkers for careers in the rail industry near Onllwyn.
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Government launches project to eliminate mobile blackspots across UK rail routes with fibre upgrade
Project Reach will boost mobile coverage and install fibre along key rail routes, enhancing connectivity and cutting commuter disruptions.
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Industry leaders back UK infrastructure strategy but call for long-term delivery and joined-up planning
The government’s new infrastructure plan receives industry praise, but experts urge coordination, continuity, and clear delivery to realise its potential.
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South Eastern Railway formed as track and train unite under single leadership to improve services
Southeastern and Network Rail merge under one team to boost performance, passenger experience and value for money in the South East.
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Rail industry welcomes rising passenger numbers and revenue following government investment boost
RIA hails new ORR and DfT figures showing 7% more journeys and £11.5bn in rail revenue growth.
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Government secures £500 million rail contract to protect thousands of British Steel jobs in Scunthorpe
A new five-year deal between Network Rail and British Steel safeguards thousands of UK manufacturing jobs and secures critical infrastructure supply.
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South Western Railway returns to public ownership under new Great British Railways reform plan
South Western Railway is the first operator to return to public control, marking a major step in UK rail reform.
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New platform at Bradford Forster Square boosts train services and connectivity to London by 250%
Bradford’s new platform increases daily trains to London, providing 1.9 million extra seats and supporting economic growth during City of Culture celebrations.
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Publicly owned train operators boost accessibility with BSL and tech during Deaf Awareness Week
DFTO train operators collaborate to improve Deaf accessibility, rolling out BSL screens, apps, and staff training nationwide.
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South Western Railway to be first train service to return to public ownership
South Western Railway will be the first service to transition to public ownership under new government reforms aimed at improving reliability and passenger focus across the UK rail network.
