British rail company from 2023
What next for Britain’s broken railways?: After years of quiet renationalisation, reform of the network is desperately needed
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Great British Railways moves to Derby… just as city’s HS2 train factory may shut: The timing of the regulator's temporary headquarters opening in the city ...
inews.co.uk/news/business/great-british-railways-moves-derby-citys-hs2-train-factory-may-shut-3005246
Great British Railways moves into temporary Derby home in HQ hunt: The transition team will be located near the rail station
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/great-british-railways-moves-temporary-9219658
Could ‘Great British Railways’ finally build up a head of steam?: The government is again trying to create a ‘guiding mind’ for UK train travel – and despite the ...
theguardian.com/business/2024/feb/24/could-great-british-railways-finally-build-up-a-head-of-steam
Tories’ Great British Railways plan has gone off the rails: Surely it’s not not too much to ask the Government to agree on a long-term plan for our railways?
inews.co.uk/opinion/tories-great-british-railways-plan-has-gone-off-the-rails-2925747
200 staff employed on full pay for Government rail body… that doesn’t exist: Great British Railways tells i that staff working on other issues surrounding rail ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/staff-full-pay-government-rail-doesnt-exist-2922221
Quick Glance: Delays in Establishing Great British Railways
- Two hundred staff are employed by the Government on full pay to work for a flagship rail body that is still pending official establishment.
- An investigation by the National Audit Office (NAO) is underway to assess the project's financial efficiency, with findings expected soon.
- Initially proposed in 2021, the rail transformation program aimed to create Great British Railways (GBR), a state-owned entity overseeing the train network, yet it remains unlaunched after more than two and a half years.
- Challenges in legislation have prolonged the involvement of staff in the 'transition team' for over two and a half years, with GBR's functionality projected for late 2025 at the earliest, but more likely in 2026.
‘Great British Railways’ won’t be created until after election yet has 200 staff: Two hundred staff are employed by the Government on full pay to work for its ...
inews.co.uk/news/great-british-railways-wont-be-created-until-after-election-yet-has-200-staff-2927346
Great British Railways headquarters is still on track for Derby: But it could be too late to reach the statute books before the General Election
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/great-british-railways-headquarters-still-9118084
'Great British Rail sale' discount on train tickets available again: More than a million train tickets will be discounted by up to 50% during a seven-day ...
itv.com/news/2024-01-20/great-british-rail-sale-discount-on-train-tickets-available-again
'Great British Rail sale' discount on train tickets available again: More than a million train tickets will be discounted by up to 50% during a seven-day ...
itv.com/news/2024-01-20/great-british-rail-sale-discount-on-train-tickets-available-again
Train fares 'simplified' in bid to boost passenger numbers: A two-year trial overhauling the fares system has been launched in an attempt to smooth demand ...
examinerlive.co.uk/news/uk-world-news/east-coast-train-fares-simplified-28453840
UK rail tickets prices slashed in Great British Rail Sale: The Great British Rail Sale is now on - how you can access over a million discounted train tickets.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/24069781.uk-rail-tickets-prices-slashed-great-british-rail-sale/
Britain’s marathon rail strikes may be nearing an end : But don’t expect more reliable services soon
economist.com/britain/2023/12/07/britains-marathon-rail-strikes-may-be-nearing-an-end
Britain’s marathon rail strikes may be nearing an end : But don’t expect more reliable services soon
economist.com/britain/2023/12/07/britains-marathon-rail-strikes-may-be-nearing-an-end
Great British Railways leaders insist Derby will still be home to HQ: The Government has announced a change regarding the new body's responsibilities
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/great-british-railways-leaders-insist-8979111
Why rail electrification is so slow in Britain: Scotland is an honourable exception
economist.com/britain/2023/11/09/why-rail-electrification-is-so-slow-in-britain
King’s Speech bill brings Great British Railways a step closer to Derby: But rail experts are still concerned about the length of time it's taking
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/draft-rail-reform-bill-kings-8889924
Britain invented trains. Now its railway system seems to be having a nervous breakdown
cnn.com/travel/britain-railways-hs2-nervous-breakdown/
Confirmation that Great British Railways HQ still on track for Derby: Transport Secretary has 'reaffirmed his support' for the project and also for ...
derbytelegraph.co.uk/news/derby-news/confirmation-great-british-railways-hq-8854251
Former Abellio chief: Here’s how to get British rail back on track: Half a year on from leading a management buyout of the major Dutch rail and bus operator ...
cityam.com/veteran-railway-chief-toasts-abellio-management-buyout/
Who will profit from closure of hundreds of ticket offices?: Trainline is set to profit from the closure of hundreds of railway ticket offices with government ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/who-will-profit-from-closure-of-hundreds-of-ticket-offices-7vq5vn9sx
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Great British Railways: How much York Council spent on unsuccessful bid for new railway HQ
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transport/great-british-railways-how-much-york-council-spent-on-unsuccessful-bid-for-new-railway-hq-4220012
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More than 50 stations across South-East to go contactless: More than 50 rail stations across the South-East will be converted to Pay As You Go ticketing by the ...
standard.co.uk/news/transport/tfl-transport-for-london-commuter-train-stations-contactless-oyster-cards-b1091938.html
Over £100,000 was spent on Doncaster’s Great British Railways HQ bid: The Doncaster Free Press has revealed how much money was spent on Doncaster’s lost bid to ...
yorkshirepost.co.uk/news/transport/over-ps100000-was-spent-on-doncasters-great-british-railways-hq-bid-4190795
Paid articlePaid York-based LNER launches first named Azuma train with new design: York-based LNER has marked 100 years in business by naming a train and unveiling a new design.
yorkpress.co.uk/news/23523045.york-based-lner-launches-first-named-azuma-train-new-design/
Paid articlePaid Rishi Sunak drops Boris Johnson’s Great British Railways project: Ministers have quietly scrapped plans for the biggest shake-up of the railways since ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-boris-johnson-great-british-railways-rmnm23grx
Paid articlePaid Rishi Sunak drops Boris Johnson’s Great British Railways project: Ministers have quietly scrapped plans for the biggest shake-up of the railways since ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/rishi-sunak-boris-johnson-great-british-railways-rmnm23grx
Paid articlePaid Government biggest rail operator for first time in decades as TransPennine Express nationalised
inews.co.uk/news/government-biggest-rail-operator-first-time-decades-transpennine-express-2333229
Quick Glance: TransPennine Express loses contract, says Government
- The Government has announced that it will not renew or extend the contract with train firm TransPennine Express, after months of disruption and cancellations for passengers.
- The decision was made due to significant disruption and regular cancellations across TransPennine Express’s network, resulting in a considerable decline in confidence for passengers.
- Although some improvements have been made over the past few months, it has been decided that both the contract and the underlying relationships must be reset to achieve the performance levels that passengers deserve and that the Northern economy needs.
- TransPennine Express operates a service from Carlisle to Manchester.
Derby North MP Amanda Solloway has given her 'full assurance' that Great British Railways will have its headquarters in Derby bit.ly/43byqEp
Great British Railways HQ rumoured to be scrapped weeks after Doncaster loses bid
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/business/great-british-railways-hq-rumoured-to-be-scrapped-weeks-after-doncaster-loses-bid-4155642
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Britons should brace for more travel chaos: Travel demand is closer to its pre-pandemic levels. But transport networks are struggling to keep up
economist.com/graphic-detail/2023/04/06/britons-should-brace-for-more-travel-chaos
Great British Railways HQ set to be a retrofit in Derby: On Tuesday, Derby was named winner of a competition to house the state-owned railway body that will ...
architectsjournal.co.uk/news/great-british-railways-hq-set-to-be-a-retrofit-in-derby
i morning briefing: The fight for rail renationalisation : The TransPennine Express decision now means even more operators will be under state control.
inews.co.uk/news/i-morning-briefing-the-fight-for-rail-renationalisation-2335623
Victory as simpler train tickets trial is extended on LNER: Pilot of rail ticketing scheme to make rail fares simpler for passengers is to be expanded
standard.co.uk/news/transport/simpler-train-tickets-trial-extended-lner-rail-fares-b1071057.html
Doncaster Mayor reacts to losing out on Great British Rail HQ to Derby: It was revealed yesterday that Doncaster will not be the home of the new Great British ...
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/business/doncaster-mayor-reacts-to-losing-out-on-great-british-rail-hq-to-derby-4075289
Paid articlePaid Return train tickets expected to be scrapped in UK rail shake-up: The often discounted rate is to be replaced with two singles costing the same as the present ...
theguardian.com/business/2023/feb/05/return-train-tickets-expected-to-be-scrapped-in-uk-rail-shake-up
Great British Railways HQ set to be a retrofit in Derby: On Tuesday, Derby was named winner of a competition to house the state-owned railway body that will ...
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Keir Starmer needs to privatise the railways: After months of strife NHS workers agreed a pay deal with the government this week. But up and down the country the ...
newstatesman.com/comment/2023/03/keir-starmer-privatise-railways
Upset as Doncaster loses out as Derby announced as Great British Railways HQ: Doncaster has missed out on its bid to host the new home of Great British Railways ...
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/news/upset-as-doncaster-loses-out-as-derby-announced-as-great-british-railways-hq-4072999
Paid articlePaid Great British Rail HQ announcement expected before Easter with hope for Doncaster
doncasterfreepress.co.uk/business/great-british-rail-hq-announcement-expected-before-easter-with-hope-for-doncaster-4070108
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Britain pledges faster reforms to fix dysfunctional railways: Britain will accelerate reforming its underperforming railways, transport minister Mark Harper said ...
reuters.com/world/uk/britain-pledges-faster-reforms-fix-dysfunctional-railways-2023-02-07/
Return train tickets to be scrapped in Government announcement this week: The announcement will also bring back plans for Great British Railways
walesonline.co.uk/news/uk-news/return-train-tickets-scrapped-government-26161963
Rail ticket prices will fluctuate based on demand in major shake-up: 'This is not about increasing fares,' the Transport Secretary insisted as he ...
inews.co.uk/news/politics/rail-ticket-prices-will-fluctuate-based-on-demand-in-major-shake-up-2135185
Return tickets, which often work out cheaper, will no longer be available under reforms expected to be announced this week ... Show more https://bit.ly/return-train-tickets
JULIAN STURDY MP: 'Let's celebrate the wins we had in 2022': JULIAN STURDY: Let's celebrate the wins we had in 2022
yorkpress.co.uk/news/23225076.julian-sturdy-mp-lets-celebrate-wins-2022/
Are the rail strikes nearing an endgame?: With five continuous days of rail strikes this week, it’s beginning to look like we’re reaching an endgame. Someone ...
spectator.co.uk/article/are-the-rail-strikes-nearing-an-endgame/
No driver, no conductor, no timetable, no plan: It is hard, when one ponders the mess that constitutes Britain’s railway system, to know where to start ...
thetimes.co.uk/article/no-driver-no-conductor-no-timetable-no-plan-lqh6bvhnh
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