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    Draft Bill sets out plans for major rail reform

    by Neil Lancefield Feb 20, 2024 2 minutes
    Source: PA Archive

    Long-awaited plans to overhaul Britain’s railways have been published by the Government in a draft Bill.

    Proposals include the creation of a new public sector body named Great British Railways (GBR) to hold responsibility for rail infrastructure and awarding contracts to operate trains.

    Attempts to improve punctuality and simplify ticketing are among other measures set out by ministers in the draft Rail Reform Bill.

    This draft Bill demonstrates

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