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Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
The move is part of a plan to improve rail infrastructure, cut train delays and improve experiences for passengers.
September 28, 2026Chiltern Railways renationalised after 30 years
It joins Great British Railways as part of government plans to save money and improve services.
September 20, 2026Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
Firm wants to run up to 20 daily journeys to Europe but it must get additional approval for overseas tracks.
August 17, 2026Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services
The money will come from the last allocation from the Irish government's Shared Island Fund.
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Avanti West Coast services to be nationalised from March
Avanti West Coast train services will be nationalised from March next year, the government has announced. "For years, we've heard stories of Avanti underperforming, with passengers left paying the pr
Train operator renationalised after 30 years
Chiltern Railways, which was privatised in 1996, has become part of the Great British Railways Chiltern Railways has been brought into public ownership after 30 years as a private company. It is the
Virgin takes step towards running Channel Tunnel rail services
An artist's impression of a Virgin train at St Pancras International Virgin's plan to run a rival rail service to Eurostar through the Channel Tunnel has moved closer after it was granted track acces
Irish government to contribute £197m to cross-border rail services
The Irish government is to contribute €228m (£197m) towards improving rail services between Northern Ireland and the Republic of Ireland. Some €193m (£166m) will go towards the Londonderry-Belfast-Du