Major train operator to be renationalised in months
GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.
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"We deserve four trains an hour at stations across our growing regional rail network."
— Helen Godwin , Activist
"We'll continue working with partners to deliver the infrastructure needed to make that ambition a reality."
— Helen Godwin , Activist
"Renationalising train services would not necessarily result in lower fares."
— Heidi Alexander , Politician
"I’m absolutely delighted that, when it comes to GWR, we will be delivering on that commitment so soon into this Parliament."
— Perran Moon , Politician
"Privatisation of our railways was a fundamentally flawed policy and I’m pretty sure this renationalisation will be welcomed not only by those that use GWR but also the many people that work on our trains too."
— Perran Moon , Politician
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GWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.
The Department for Transport has announced that Great Western Railway (GWR) will be nationalised on 13 December 2026, marking the 11th UK Government contract operator to transition to public ownership.
The Secretary of State for Transport, Heidi Alexander, has confirmed that Great Western Railway's contract will end on 13 December 2026, with services transferring into public ownership.
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