Major train operator to be renationalised in months
Summary
The UK government will take back control of the train operator Great Western Railway (GWR) on December 13. This change means the railway will be publicly owned and managed by the new Great British Railways organization, focusing on passengers rather than shareholders.Key Facts
- Great Western Railway runs trains between London, the south-west of England, and South Wales.
- GWR will return to public ownership on December 13.
- The government says this will put passengers first instead of shareholders.
- The new operator will be part of Great British Railways.
- Other train services in Wales and Scotland are already publicly owned.
- GWR has operated in the south-west since 1833.
- The announcement was welcomed by local leaders who want more frequent trains.
- The Transport Secretary said fares might not drop, but services and infrastructure should improve.
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