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Tackling nuisance behaviour on buses and trains will help people feel safer and more comfortable.
Appointment marks a defining moment in government's mission to put passengers first and rebuild Britain’s railways.
New headquarters in Derby will employ up to 450 staff and open up apprenticeships for up to 600 young people.
Ten of the 14 English train operators that provide passenger services under contract with the Department for Transport are now in public ownership.
Disabled passengers and families are set to benefit from unassisted level boarding as the standard on new Great British Railways (GBR) trains.
Passengers will benefit from more reliable trains, better connectivity and a greener railway across the UK.
From 7 March 2027, Avanti West Coast's services will be nationalised to improve infrastructure, cut delays and improve the passenger experience.
Chiltern Railways brought into public ownership with more daily services and more reliable journeys.
From 20 September 2026, if a train is cancelled, passengers can get on another operator’s service and carry on their journey without paying again.
Thameslink will upgrade its standard class seat cushions from 2027 to give millions of passengers a more comfortable commute.
Expanded ticketing trials are open to all passengers on Northern Railway's 2 northern routes and include the Leicester to Nottingham, via Derby route.
From 17 August 2026, 16-17 Saver railcards will be valid for a full year from the purchase date and will not expire when the holder turns 18.
Alongside government’s Great British Summer Savings campaign, more people can travel for less this summer with discounts available across all publicly owned railway services.
With services due to begin in 2028, passengers will be able to travel directly between Portishead and Bristol Temple Meads in around 25 minutes.
New ticket gates at railway stations will help crack down on fare dodging, while reinvesting millions into better rail services across England.
First published during the 2024 to 2026 Starmer Labour government
GTR services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO).
Modernising track and train will help improve the passenger experience, while supporting jobs, growth and homes in Britain.
Submit your views on East West Rail's (EWR) plans for the Oxford to Cambridge Growth Corridor by 9 June 2026.
Government freezes rail fares, saving passengers £600 million and easing cost‑of‑living pressures as it rebuilds a better, more reliable railway.
West Midlands Trains services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO).
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