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GTR Publicly Owned, Doubles Gatwick Express, Upgrades Signals

5/29/2026

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GTR entered public ownership on 31 May 2026, becoming UK’s fifth publicly owned train operator.
It now covers about 80% of routes and roughly one in six UK rail journeys.
The 100-day plan will double Gatwick Express services and upgrade signalling between Farringdon and Blackfriars to avoid 1,000 cancellations.
GTR generated £3.2 billion for the UK economy in 2025, supported 40,000 jobs, and will serve Cambridge South station from 28 June.

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Story summary

GTR entered public ownership on 31 May 2026, becoming UK’s fifth publicly owned train operator.
It now covers about 80% of routes and roughly one in six UK rail journeys.
The 100-day plan will double Gatwick Express services and upgrade signalling between Farringdon and Blackfriars to avoid 1,000 cancellations.
GTR generated £3.2 billion for the UK economy in 2025, supported 40,000 jobs, and will serve Cambridge South station from 28 June.