Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander emphasized that the government’s decision to nationalize South Western Railway is aimed at restoring reliability and prioritizing customer service in the rail network.
The nationalization process, begun by the royal assent of the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act 2024, marks a significant transition in managing Britain's railways.
The government plans to transition services to public ownership as existing private franchise contracts end, starting with South Western Railway in May.
Heidi Alexander stated that a 'complex system of private train operators' has often failed users, and nationalization aims to create a reliable, customer-focused rail network.
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