Chiltern Railways enters public ownership in Labour nationalisation push
Source: The Guardian ·
Operator that runs services between London Marylebone and Birmingham is sixth to be nationalised since 2025Chiltern Railways has become the latest train operator to enter public ownership as the government closes in on its ambition to renationalise all major passenger rail services.The operator, which runs commuter rail services on the Chiltern mainline between London Marylebone and Birmingham,…
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Chiltern Railways has become the latest train operator to enter public ownership as the government closes in on its ambition to renationalise all major passenger rail services. The operator, which runs commuter rail services on the Chiltern mainline between London Marylebone and Birmingham, on Sunday became the sixth to be nationalised under Labour, with the remaining four to follow by the end of 2027. The Department for Transport (DfT) said the move would bring more reliable services, with plans to end what it termed the “daily frustration” of overcrowding. It has promised a package of improvements for Chiltern passengers, including more services and seats, new trains, upgraded stations and better onboard facilities including upgraded wifi. The government legislated in 2024 to renationalise private train operations as contracts allowed, joining the four operators already in public ownership and Network Rail to eventually establish an integrated body, Great British Railways (GBR).…