The Railways Bill, currently going through Parliament, will bring together more than 17 different organisations – including Network Rail and operators – under Great British Railways (GBR), a new public company. GBR will integrate track and train operators.
Government UK writes:
Since the Public Ownership Act was passed in 2024 as part of wider rail reform, most passenger services have returned to public ownership. Reforms will simplify the industry, securing over £1 billion in savings and efficiencies by the end of the decade.
Policy publication timetable
The policy publication timetable in table 1 sets out the key policy documents and public consultations required for GBR to be operational in 2027. We have set out target publication periods for each document and will update the timetable accordingly as we move forward. Links will be added as the documents are published.
It will provide the strategic objectives guiding both GBR and government decision-making, outlining the long-term outcomes the railway is expected to deliver over a 30-year period. It will be the first strategy of its kind and ensure the entire sector has greater certainty and clarity about the long-term direction of travel for the railway
To read the Policy Publication Timetable go to the following link:
