Leeds railway station, source: Network Rail

Major UK railway reforms announced

Source: Network Rail

Great British Railways – that is the new name and new structure for the entire industry in the UK. The sweeping reforms were announced on 20 May by the UK government. A white paper – a draft of legislation – has set out reorganisation plans that are being regarded as the biggest shake-up since the privatisation of the industry in the 1990s. The most critical change will be integrating infrastructure and operations under one body – Great British Railways – which means an end for infrastructure management agency Network Rail.

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Leeds railway station, source: Network Rail

Major UK railway reforms announced

Source: Network Rail

Great British Railways – that is the new name and new structure for the entire industry in the UK. The sweeping reforms were announced on 20 May by the UK government. A white paper – a draft of legislation – has set out reorganisation plans that are being regarded as the biggest shake-up since the privatisation of the industry in the 1990s. The most critical change will be integrating infrastructure and operations under one body – Great British Railways – which means an end for infrastructure management agency Network Rail.

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