This week marks 100 days since Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) services transferred into public ownership, with improvements already being delivered for customers across Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express. Since transferring to DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) on 31 May, GTR has been delivering on commitments set out when it came into public ownership – […]
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GTR highlights improvements delivered under public ownership
This week marks 100 days since Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) services transferred into public ownership, with improvements already being delivered for customers across Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express. Since transferring to DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) on 31 May, GTR has been delivering on commitments set out when it came into public ownership – […]
GTR highlights improvements delivered under public ownership
This week marks 100 days since Greater Thameslink Railway (GTR) services transferred into public ownership, with improvements already being delivered for customers across Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern, and Gatwick Express. Since transferring to DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) on 31 May, GTR has been delivering on commitments set out when it came into public ownership – […]
Alstom and TPE sign £1 billion contracts for Britain’s first mainline BEMUs
Alstom has signed contracts worth more than £1 billion with TransPennine Express (TPE) for the supply and long-term maintenance of a new fleet of battery-electric trains. The British-designed and built trains will transform rail travel across northern England and support the delivery of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The agreements combine a rolling stock contract […]
Alstom and TPE sign £1 billion contracts for Britain’s first mainline BEMUs
Alstom has signed contracts worth more than £1 billion with TransPennine Express (TPE) for the supply and long-term maintenance of a new fleet of battery-electric trains. The British-designed and built trains will transform rail travel across northern England and support the delivery of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The agreements combine a rolling stock contract […]
Alstom and TPE sign £1 billion contracts for Britain’s first mainline BEMUs
Alstom has signed contracts worth more than £1 billion with TransPennine Express (TPE) for the supply and long-term maintenance of a new fleet of battery-electric trains. The British-designed and built trains will transform rail travel across northern England and support the delivery of the Transpennine Route Upgrade (TRU). The agreements combine a rolling stock contract […]
RIA sets out rail supply sectors ‘asks’ of Government ahead of the October Budget
The Railway Industry Association (RIA) has published its priorities for the Budget on 28 October 2026, calling on the Government to take action in order to treat rail as an engine of jobs and economic growth, to plan now for clearly rising passenger and freight demand, to do more to provide a stable long-term investment […]
Government targets 40% freight growth by 2040
The Government has unveiled its vision for Great British Railways to back British businesses, strengthen supply chains, and drive economic growth, with a new target to increase rail freight by at least 40% by 2040. The target is the first milestone towards the Government’s ambition of increasing rail freight by at least 75% by 2050, […]
Government review calls for ORR to expand its role
The Office of Rail and Road (ORR) should evolve from a respected regulator into a broader independent strategic adviser to the Secretary of State for Transport, according to an independent review published by the government. The review says ORR’s independence, economic expertise, and safety capabilities put it in a strong position to provide objective advice […]