British railway brand with historic route from London to the West
Thameslink trains will receive upgraded seat cushions, backrests and tables over two years from 2027 as part of the post-nationalisation rail improvements. The move follows Govia Thameslink Railwayalling under public ownership earlier this year.
Liverpool city region has begun bringing bus services back under public control, starting in St Helens. Fares stay capped at £2, and the network aims to increase frequency, improve evening and weekend services, and better connect hospitals and rail links.
ScotRail has been unable to fix all faults in its new mobile app after launch; officials say fixes are being worked on with daily meetings with the supplier. Public anger has grown as thousands report problems booking and managing tickets.
Disruptions will now allow passengers with valid tickets to travel on other operators’ trains within two hours of cancellations, with automatic swaps on major routes as Great British Railways moves forward.