What we do

Regulatory and contractual rules are important and underpin a surprising number of the most basic railway functions. They control how the railway works together to carry passengers and goods safely and efficiently around the network.

We submitted recommendations to government on ways to improve and simplify industry processes, and are now taking forward several key areas of work in order to achieve better outcomes for passenger and freight customers.

Growing rail freight is hugely important to the wider reform of the railway. Using rail reduces carbon emissions by over 76% compared to using lorries, improves air quality and delivers economic benefits across the country.

Following the announcement by government of a rail freight growth target, we are moving ahead with plans to build market demand for moving freight by rail and looking at how we can better support the supply chain.

The National Rail Accessibility Group (NAG) has been established by GBRTT to support the delivery of a National Rail Accessibility Strategy consultation by government, in an advisory capacity.

The group membership consists of independent disabled people with knowledge and understanding of the rail industry, together with charities representing disabled people.

Derby has been selected as the home of the Great British Railways headquarters.

The HQ will be the anchor of a new rail campus across the city, building on Derby's existing reputation of railway excellence – as it already hosts Europe’s largest rail cluster, providing thousands of skilled jobs. Derby also benefits from well-established rail links to towns and cities across the country.

Our railways play a fundamental role in supporting the economic, environmental and social achievements of the country.

As recommended by government in the Plan for Rail, we are working on a 30-year strategy to determine how best the railways can support Britain long term. This will enable a clear and agreed direction of travel for the future of the sector.

GBRTT is structured around nine workstreams, covering all aspects of rail reform, so together, we can create a simpler, better railway for everyone in Britain.

We are working to bring together decisions about track and train, provide accountable leadership, and lead the railway forward. We are also delivering improvements to benefit the railway’s customers now.