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Publicly-owned train operators report growth in passengers using their stations

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January 23, 2026
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Train operators which have been brought back into public ownership have published information about their passenger numbers, which shows significant increases.

Alstom’s Cheshire works secures £20m contract

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December 24, 2025
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Alstom’s Crewe works has secured a £20 million contract to overhaul the bogies of Class 465 Networker electric multiple units (EMUs).

Geopolymer stabilisation future-proofs south east London’s Blackheath Tunnel

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December 23, 2025
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Finland-based private company Geobear has revealed that it has completed major stabilisation and water-sealing works on Blackheath Tunnel in south east London.

First refreshed Southeastern Class 376 train enters service

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November 27, 2025
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Southeastern has announced that the first refreshed Class 376 is now back in service. All 36 Class 376 trains will get a mid-life refresh, which…

Southeastern helps charity bring Christmas cheer to Kent children

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November 23, 2025
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On 20th November, train operator Southeastern delivered 200 toys to children in Canterbury as part of its Railway 200 Christmas celebrations.

Publicly owned train operators take steps to improve accessibility

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November 17, 2025
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The Department for Transport has revealed how train operators in public ownership are improving the accessibility of their services.

Dartford Junction to close for nine days next February

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November 8, 2025
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Dartford Junction is set for a £10m upgrade

AI cameras to be fitted to more Southeastern Trains

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November 2, 2025
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Twenty Class 375s are to be fitted with track monitoring cameras

Publicly-owned train operators report annual increase in season ticket sales

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October 31, 2025
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The DFTO has announced that over the last year, railway operators in public ownership have seen an increase in the number of season tickets sold.

Govia Thameslink Railway completes upgrade of its largest fleet

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October 18, 2025
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Govia Thameslink Railway is celebrating the completion of a £100m reliability and onboard upgrade of its largest fleet.