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West Midlands Trains services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO).
From 1 February 2026, 8 of the 14 train operators that DfT is responsible for will be in public ownership.
From 1 February 2026, passengers who travel with London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway will benefit from reliable and better-connected services.
These compact agreements establish how government and mayors across the North will collaborate to deliver the next stage of Northern Powerhouse Rail (NPR).
Northern Powerhouse Rail plans announced to grow productivity, with faster rail commutes across Yorkshire, better journeys to the North East and route upgrades.
Transport Secretary outlines a multi-billion-pound drive to transform rail and growth in the North of England.
Major rail plans will unlock North West's economic potential, including a new rail route between Liverpool and Manchester and improved connections across the region.
Richard George and Sir Andrew Haines bring extensive experience to help improve passenger experience and operational performance we will see under Great British Railways.
With fares frozen, a bold new look and fundamental reforms becoming law, government is building a railway Britain can rely on and be proud of.
Joint working between the UK and Wales will support the delivery of a modern, integrated railway that works for all passengers.
The Railways Bill will help create Great British Railways (GBR) – a new, publicly owned company that prioritises passengers and their experiences.
Bill includes fare and ticketing reform and a strengthened passenger watchdog to create a better, more inclusive railway for all.
Greater Anglia's railway services transferred into public ownership on 12 October 2025.
Greater Anglia services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO).
Greater Anglia's rail services will become the third to enter public ownership on Sunday 12 October 2025.
West Midlands Trains, Govia Thameslink Railway, Chiltern Railways and Great Western Railways set to integrate into Great British Railways.
Passengers can sign up for digital rail ticket trials on East Midlands Rail and Northern trains.
Letter from the Secretary of State for Transport to train operating companies about the Office of Rail and Road’s review of revenue protection practices.
Completed upgrades to Church Fenton to York rail line will bring passengers faster trains and more reliable services.
This initiative will expand the availability of advance rail tickets across publicly owned operators, to provide more options for people travelling across the North.
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