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Great British Railways considers public ownership of new trains
Great British Railways is exploring public ownership for new trains, a move that could save money compared to the current leasing model. Rail operators spent £2.7 billion on leases last year, with rolling stock companies reporting significant profit margins.
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Tube & Rail · All LondonDfT outlines 30-year rail strategy framework
The Department for Transport has published a high-level framework for a 30-year rail strategy, focusing on economic growth and sustainability. Great British Railways will be responsible for creating specific plans and funding packages, with an emphasis on local commissioning and smaller interventions before major infrastructure projects.
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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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Tube & Rail · All LondonCancelled Train Tickets Valid on Other Operators
Rail passengers facing cancelled services will now be able to use their original ticket on alternative trains from different operators. The policy, extended from this weekend, covers services departing up to two hours before or after the cancelled journey.
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Tube & Rail · LondonRail freight target set to boost economy by £15bn
The government has set a new target to increase rail freight by at least 40% by 2040. This move is expected to move an additional £15 billion of goods annually and significantly cut carbon emissions.
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Tube & Rail · South LondonSouth Western Railway blocks digital tickets on Vauxhall-Waterloo route to stop fare fraud
South Western Railway and GTR have stopped digital ticket sales for short routes like Vauxhall to Waterloo after detecting widespread fraud. Passengers must now collect paper tickets from machines. The government is expanding a fare-tracking app to tackle £400m annual rail fraud losses.
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