Creating a simpler, better railway for everyone in Britain
The Great British Railways Transition Team (GBRTT) seeks to deliver the most ambitious changes to our railways in a generation, working with the government and across the rail sector.
Here's How We Are Creating a Simpler, Better Railway for Everyone
This is a once in a generation opportunity. Here's how we are creating a simpler, better railway for everyone in Britain…
What we are working on
Our railways play a fundamental role in supporting the economic, environmental and social achievements of the country.
Recognising this, the Plan for Rail recommended the development of a 30-year strategy to determine how best the railways can support Britain in the future. This long term strategy for rail will be a landmark resource, enabling a clear and agreed direction for the railway.
The Great British Railways Transition Team is developing a range of rail freight growth target options. As part of this work, the team engaged with industry through a formal call for evidence.
The purpose of this call for evidence was to develop an understanding of how much of the current and future market demand for freight could be met by rail, and the role rail can play in the nation’s supply chains.
In May 2022, the Government announced proposed legislation “to modernise rail services and improve reliability for passengers”.
In response to this announcement, the Great British Railways Transition Team is looking at changes to support the development of the new industry structure, and considering ways in which the current system can be simplified and improved.
In October 2021, the Secretary of State for Transport announced a competition to find a location outside of London for the headquarters of Great British Railways.
In March 2023, Derby was announced as the winning location. The Great British Railways HQ will be the anchor of a new rail campus across the city, building on this existing centre of railway excellence.
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