Great Western Railway returns to public ownership in December
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Updated · BBC.com · May 8
Great Western Railway returns to public ownership in December
8 articles · Updated · BBC.com · May 8
The government said the Swindon-based operator will be renationalised on 13 December, bringing routes from London to south-west England and South Wales under Great British Railways.
The Department for Transport said the move would put passengers before shareholders, while GWR said it would work closely with officials to maintain punctual, reliable services.
West of England Mayor Helen Godwin welcomed the decision, though ministers have said public ownership will focus on service and infrastructure improvements rather than lower fares.
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