The Department for Transport has confirmed that Greater Anglia is set to be nationalised on 12 October 2025.
The train operator has said that it is committed to ensuring a smooth transition to public ownership and has both the plans and expertise in place to deliver this outcome. In the meantime, it will continue to provide safe, punctual, and high quality services for passengers in the East Anglian region, building on the industry-leading standards it’s been delivering for some time.
For the second consecutive year, Greater Anglia has been the most punctual operator in the UK. It has increased passenger demand and is the fastest-growing train operator in London and the South East, with 82 million passenger journeys across its network in 2024/25.
Since 2012, Greater Anglia has implemented a £2 billion investment programme to upgrade its services – introducing an entirely new fleet of trains, and transforming performance and service quality for customers across our region. It has also collaborated with local stakeholders to improve its environmental performance and community impact.
It is important to confirm that train services, timetables and station facilities are unaffected by the transition, with no changes to ticket validities or conditions of carriage. Employees’ roles are also unaffected, as they will all transfer across into the publicly owned company.
Martin Beable, managing director, Greater Anglia, said: “I am very proud of what we have achieved here in East Anglia over the past thirteen years, significantly improving standards, investing in a complete fleet of new trains, and working closely with the local community.
“As we transition to a publicly owned railway, we remain focussed on delivering outstanding levels of service for our passengers.”
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