The Latest Breaking News from Great British Railways

Derby to be named new HQ of Britain’s rail network this week

Exclusive: Midlands city will become official home of Great British Railways, Guardian understands

The Guardian - UK · Mar 20, 2023

Britain’s railways ‘not fit for purpose’ and ‘financially unsustainable’, transport secretary warns

Mark Harper outlines ‘fundamental reform’ for trains including setting up Great British Railways and simplifying fares

The Independent UK · Feb 7, 2023

Return train tickets could be SCRAPPED forcing Brits to buy two singles for every trip

Transport Secretary Mark Harper is reportedly poised to announce the end of returns in favour of two singles costing the same in plans to merge British rail services

Daily Mirror · Feb 5, 2023

'Disappointing' delay to huge overhaul that could make Newcastle the UK's rail headquarters

The city was one of six to make the shortlist to house Great British Railways (GBR), with hopes that the bid could bring hundreds of new jobs to Tyneside

Chronicle Live · Oct 21, 2022

Great British Railways plan to oversee rail network delayed

Transport secretary says scrapping of transport bill means plan will not go ahead in 2024

The Guardian - UK · Oct 19, 2022

Creation of Great British Railways delayed

The body was due to begin operating in early 2024 but that timetable has been scrapped.

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

Great British Railways plan ‘delayed’ as Liz Truss pulls transport bill

New body was set to run Britain’s railways from early 2024 but no legislation now due this session

The Independent UK · Oct 19, 2022

‘Great British Railways is dead’: rail industry at lowest ebb since the days of Railtrack

Grant Shapps ‘revolutionary’ GBR plan faces huge challenges

The Guardian - UK · Sep 28, 2022

Tyneside train supplier Petards cites rail market challenges for 28% revenue drop

The security tech specialist says firms could be reluctant to place big contracts until the Great British Railways model is under way

Birmingham Post · Sep 15, 2022

Bentley and Avanti West Coast among 100 businesses to back town's bid to host Great British Railways headquarters

The public vote on where the GBR headquarters should be located is open until August 15

Birmingham Post · Jul 26, 2022