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Five London Rail Operators Now Publicly Owned
Five train companies serving London have been brought under public control by the Labour Government. While some operators have seen increased cancellations, publicly owned services overall recorded fewer delays and cancellations than private ones in the year to August 2026.
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Chiltern Railways staff to strike over driver-only operation
Chiltern Railways services will be affected by strike action on October 10th and 17th, 2026. RMT union members are protesting planned driver-only operation for East West Rail, citing safety risks.
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Chiltern Railways brought into public ownership
Chiltern Railways has been brought under government control as part of the Great British Railways programme. The Department for Transport stated that 25 additional daily services will be introduced from December, aiming to tackle overcrowding and improve reliability.
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Chiltern Railways moves into public ownership Sunday
Chiltern Railways will transfer to public ownership on Sunday, September 20, 2026. The move will bring 25 additional daily services and 10,000 extra weekday seats from December, alongside new trains and station upgrades.
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DLR's new trains return to service after modifications
The first of London's new Docklands Light Railway trains has resumed carrying passengers. Modifications were made to resolve problems that led to the trains being withdrawn shortly after their introduction last year.
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Tube & Rail · West LondonChiltern Railways cancels West Ruislip to Marylebone trains after heatwave derailments
Chiltern Railways has cancelled or delayed trains between West Ruislip and London Marylebone after two passenger trains derailed near London during last week’s heatwave. Network Rail and the Rail Accident Investigation Branch are probing the causes, while passengers are advised to expect disruption until the evening.
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Tube & Rail · LondonChiltern Railways cuts London to Birmingham trains as heat hits 38°C
Chiltern Railways will run a reduced timetable between London Marylebone and Birmingham Moor Street on Thursday due to extreme heat, with off-peak services cut to one per hour. East Midlands Railway has cancelled trains between Nottingham and Worksop after midday, warning passengers to travel only if essential.
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