“inevitably there will be some opportunity to streamline… but as part of net subsidy reduction, there will be a contribution from being more efficient”

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“Inevitably there will be some opportunity to streamline… But as

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28 February, 2026

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“like the oil tanker changing direction, it doesn’t happen fast. we are fundamentally and irreversibly changing our railway”

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Shared benefits

Nationalised operators aren’t waiting for GBR. The first ...

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Rail mail

Something to say? This is your platform...

Rail

East west rail should have been built by now…

…and full electrification should have been agreed from the start

Rail

Great british railways: don’t expect overnight miracles

The railway isn’t completely broken, and a “new vision” may only bring us a series of smaller improvements

Rail

Rmt on gbr: don’t squander once in a lifetime opportunity

The unions are hoping to play a key role in shaping Great British Railways while getting the best deal for their members, as RMT General Secretary EDDIE DEMPSEY tells TOM EDWARDS

“inevitably there will be some opportunity to streamline… but as part of net subsidy reduction, there will be a contribution from being more efficient”

“Inevitably there will be some opportunity to streamline… But as

Rail Magazine

28 February, 2026

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