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Introducing the very first Great British Railways train 🚆 You can now spot the new GBR train in real life as the new branding starts rolling out gradually across the rail network. Another step towards a simpler, better railway under GBR which puts passengers and customers first.

Introducing the very first Great British Railways train 🚆 You can now spot the new GBR train in real life as the new branding starts rolling out gradually across the rail network. Another step towards a simpler, better railway under GBR which puts passengers and customers first.

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With our plans for rail reform, we’re helping make train travel simpler, easier and more flexible, rolling out contactless ticketing to 53 more stations by the end of 2023. Find out more:

With our plans for rail reform, we’re helping make train travel simpler, easier and more flexible, rolling out contactless ticketing to 53 more stations by the end of 2023. Find out more:

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We've given the green light for tunnelling to start on HS2 Ltd to Euston! At Old Oak Common station, assembly has begun on two tunnel boring machines that will dig the final 4.5 miles of the route into central London. Read more:

We've given the green light for tunnelling to start on HS2 Ltd to Euston! At Old Oak Common station, assembly has begun on two tunnel boring machines that will dig the final 4.5 miles of the route into central London. Read more:

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South Western Railway's train services will be the first to come under public control next year under the new Public Ownership Act. We're committed to creating a reliable rail network that puts customers first.

South Western Railway's train services will be the first to come under public control next year under the new Public Ownership Act. We're committed to creating a reliable rail network that puts customers first.

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Introducing the new home of Great British Railways, Becketwell in Derby. The brand new development will be the heart of GBR and marks a major step as we bring our railways back into public control. Here’s everything you need to know about what a publicly owned railway means for you 🚆
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Introducing the new home of Great British Railways, Becketwell in Derby. The brand new development will be the heart of GBR and marks a major step as we bring our railways back into public control. Here’s everything you need to know about what a publicly owned railway means for you 🚆

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Now departed... the first publicly owned South Western Railway service out of London Waterloo 🚆 Great British Railways... Coming Soon.
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Now departed... the first publicly owned South Western Railway service out of London Waterloo 🚆 Great British Railways... Coming Soon.

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230,674 views • 1 year ago

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP was joined by local schoolchildren and South Western Railway (SWR) staff to unveil a coming soon logo to commemorate the first SWR service under public control from London Waterloo. This historic moment kicks off a reset of the railways to improve performance and boost economic growth as part of the Plan for Change.
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP was joined by local schoolchildren and South Western Railway (SWR) staff to unveil a coming soon logo to commemorate the first SWR service under public control from London Waterloo. This historic moment kicks off a reset of the railways to improve performance and boost economic growth as part of the Plan for Change.

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107,222 views • 1 year ago

From today until 31 March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2 on most routes across England. Roads Minister Richard Holden MP met with bus staff in Gateshead to understand how the cap will benefit local people. 🚌 #GetAroundForTwoPound
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From today until 31 March a single bus journey will cost no more than £2 on most routes across England. Roads Minister Richard Holden MP met with bus staff in Gateshead to understand how the cap will benefit local people. 🚌 #GetAroundForTwoPound

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199,279 views • 3 years ago

New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh met with staff and shared her plans for how the department can "move fast and fix things" - putting passengers first and delivering better transport in every corner of the country.
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New Transport Secretary Louise Haigh met with staff and shared her plans for how the department can "move fast and fix things" - putting passengers first and delivering better transport in every corner of the country.

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117,772 views • 2 years ago

We want to make sure our stations deliver for everyone. Rail Minister Huw Merriman explains what you need to know about the rail industry's new consultation on station ticket offices. Take a look at the thread for a BSL version of this video 👇
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We want to make sure our stations deliver for everyone. Rail Minister Huw Merriman explains what you need to know about the rail industry's new consultation on station ticket offices. Take a look at the thread for a BSL version of this video 👇

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81,755 views • 3 years ago

Transport systems are not working for the people they serve, and that needs to change. By putting people at the heart of how we design, build and operate transport, we can make it work for everyone.
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Transport systems are not working for the people they serve, and that needs to change. By putting people at the heart of how we design, build and operate transport, we can make it work for everyone.

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53,332 views • 1 year ago

📣 We’re getting more zero emission buses out on our roads. The Go-Ahead Group are investing £500 million to deliver up to 1,200 new zero emission buses from Wrightbus which will: ✅ Support hundreds of jobs ✅ Get the economy moving ✅ Improve bus journeys
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📣 We’re getting more zero emission buses out on our roads. The Go-Ahead Group are investing £500 million to deliver up to 1,200 new zero emission buses from Wrightbus which will: ✅ Support hundreds of jobs ✅ Get the economy moving ✅ Improve bus journeys

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47,856 views • 2 years ago

From pilots to train staff to engineers, women across the country are helping to shape the future of UK transport. Hear from some of the women making a difference across our transport system every day 👇 #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction British Airways British Transport Police TfL Network Rail London North Eastern Railway Raleigh Bikes UK
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From pilots to train staff to engineers, women across the country are helping to shape the future of UK transport. Hear from some of the women making a difference across our transport system every day 👇 #IWD2025 #AccelerateAction British Airways British Transport Police TfL Network Rail London North Eastern Railway Raleigh Bikes UK

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35,096 views • 1 year ago

We’re excited to kick off London International Shipping Week, a week full of events showcasing the innovative work happening across the UK maritime sector that is helping grow the economy across the country👇👇👇 #LISW23
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We’re excited to kick off London International Shipping Week, a week full of events showcasing the innovative work happening across the UK maritime sector that is helping grow the economy across the country👇👇👇 #LISW23

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54,694 views • 3 years ago

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP provides the UK House of Commons with an update on Heathrow expansion.
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander MP provides the UK House of Commons with an update on Heathrow expansion.

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20,093 views • 1 year ago

Getting an EV chargepoint installed at home has never been easier. Watch how Octopus Energy help drivers plug in at home so they can charge their car at their own convenience.
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Getting an EV chargepoint installed at home has never been easier. Watch how Octopus Energy help drivers plug in at home so they can charge their car at their own convenience.

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24,087 views • 1 year ago

We're making progress on our plans to fix the railways, with the launch of Shadow Great British Railways (GBR). But what is Shadow GBR, and what will this mean for your rail journeys? Here's what you need to know 👇 More on our plans:
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We're making progress on our plans to fix the railways, with the launch of Shadow Great British Railways (GBR). But what is Shadow GBR, and what will this mean for your rail journeys? Here's what you need to know 👇 More on our plans:

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29,935 views • 2 years ago

We're building a railway that's fit for Britain's future - owned by the public, for the public. Today, we're introducing the Railways Bill into UK House of Commons to set up Great British Railways and deliver a simpler, more reliable rail network.
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We're building a railway that's fit for Britain's future - owned by the public, for the public. Today, we're introducing the Railways Bill into UK House of Commons to set up Great British Railways and deliver a simpler, more reliable rail network.

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16,897 views • 11 months ago

The Railways Bill is set to deliver a once in a generation overhaul of Britain's railways. But what will it actually do, and what does this mean for passengers? Here's what you need to know 👇
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The Railways Bill is set to deliver a once in a generation overhaul of Britain's railways. But what will it actually do, and what does this mean for passengers? Here's what you need to know 👇

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19,540 views • 1 year ago

Take a ride on a #hydrogen bus with Roads Minister Richard Holden MP. Notice anything different to your normal bus journey? Hydrogen buses around the UK are helping us reach #NetZero and grow the economy. #ZeroEmission #Buses Wrightbus
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Take a ride on a #hydrogen bus with Roads Minister Richard Holden MP. Notice anything different to your normal bus journey? Hydrogen buses around the UK are helping us reach #NetZero and grow the economy. #ZeroEmission #Buses Wrightbus

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29,858 views • 3 years ago

🔌 Today we've announced measures that will make it easier and cheaper to install electric vehicle chargepoints. With plans to install over 11,000 ultra rapid chargers between now and 2030, InstaVolt are working to help more drivers make the transition to electric 👇
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🔌 Today we've announced measures that will make it easier and cheaper to install electric vehicle chargepoints. With plans to install over 11,000 ultra rapid chargers between now and 2030, InstaVolt are working to help more drivers make the transition to electric 👇

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19,932 views • 1 year ago