Greater Anglia runs trains across East England; current focus is safety, pricing scrutiny, and infrastructure disruption after recent rail incidents and policy changes.
A Southern service derailed near Lewes in East Sussex, injuring several passengers and prompting a major response. A follow-up derailment near Wickford in Essex has compounded disruptions, with RAIB investigating both incidents and networks warning of continuing travel disruption.
Rail investigations show that a driver’s red-signal breach led to a deadly Elstow crash. RAIB interim report points to AWS faults and human error; an inquest has opened as the rail network remains on edge after last month’s collision.
Ticket barriers of 6ft are being installed at major stations to deter fare evasion. The government says the taller gates will be rolled out over the next two years, with funding to ensure revenue is protected and services improve for paying customers.