The Latest Breaking News from Great British Railways

Labour’s renationalisation of trains begins as first service leaves London

The move signals a shift in UK rail policy

The Independent UK · May 25, 2025

Renationalisation of Britain’s train services begins

All services run by private companies will be renationalised as contracts reach the end of their minimum terms.

Evening Standard · May 25, 2025

‘New dawn’: first train service renationalised under Labour begins

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander hails ‘cultural reset’ – although first South Western Railway service included rail replacement bus

The Guardian - UK · May 25, 2025

Rail renationalisation: Train firms 'will be told to cut cancellations to 2%' to tackle dire performance

Great British Railways to crack down on worst cancellation rate in a decade

Evening Standard · Apr 1, 2025

Network Rail boss Sir Andrew Haines announces retirement

The decision comes ahead of the company’s functions being taken over by Great British Railways.

The Independent UK · Mar 31, 2025

Thousands of jobs ‘could go as part of UK government’s rail shake-up’

Reports suggest cuts in Great Britain would include removing ‘duplication’ of teams, as well job losses at HS2

The Guardian - UK · Mar 24, 2025

The Great British Railways logo has a lot riding on it. Here's how it could look

These 6 different routes could be just the ticket.

Creative Bloq · Mar 12, 2025

New Great British Railways logo to be unveiled in bid to ‘restore pride’ in railways

It is thought that the logo will feature the colours of the Union Jack

The Independent UK · Mar 10, 2025

Consultation on rail reforms to open

The plans will include the creation of a public sector body called Great British Railways.

The Independent UK · Feb 18, 2025

UK rail passengers to get new government-backed train ticket website

New retailer, which is part of Great British Railways plan, is not expected until 2026 at the earliest

The Guardian - UK · Jan 22, 2025