Association of British Commuters
@abcommuters.bsky.social
Grassroots, voluntary campaign for justice and equality in public transport. Crowdfunded legal actions, investigations and advocacy.
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Govt amendments to the Railways Bill require GBR to be fully publicly owned. But no one checked the small print...
Only the parent company is protected and any other 'GBR company' can be set up as a public-private partnership.
Read more here: www.railmagazine.com/comment-land...
Only the parent company is protected and any other 'GBR company' can be set up as a public-private partnership.
Read more here: www.railmagazine.com/comment-land...
NEW: The Railways Bill must secure public ownership of rolling stock.
Last week, the government said it would consider public ownership of new trains. If it means what it says, it must turn this into law - the Railways Bill is the best ever opportunity. abcommuters.com/2026/10/08/r...
Last week, the government said it would consider public ownership of new trains. If it means what it says, it must turn this into law - the Railways Bill is the best ever opportunity. abcommuters.com/2026/10/08/r...
The Railways Bill must secure public ownership of rolling stock
Last week, the government announced that it would ‘consider’ buying and owning new rolling stock, moving away from the extortionate system of private leasing. Under that system, private…
abcommuters.com
October 8, 2026 at 10:45 AM
NEW: The Railways Bill must secure public ownership of rolling stock.
Last week, the government said it would consider public ownership of new trains. If it means what it says, it must turn this into law - the Railways Bill is the best ever opportunity. abcommuters.com/2026/10/08/r...
Last week, the government said it would consider public ownership of new trains. If it means what it says, it must turn this into law - the Railways Bill is the best ever opportunity. abcommuters.com/2026/10/08/r...
Success at Lords Committee: amendments for transport integration receive cross-party support.
We were pleased to work with peers on these vital changes, and will continue pressing the govt to adopt them as the Railways Bill moves forward.
We were pleased to work with peers on these vital changes, and will continue pressing the govt to adopt them as the Railways Bill moves forward.
September 22, 2026 at 8:31 AM
Success at Lords Committee: amendments for transport integration receive cross-party support.
We were pleased to work with peers on these vital changes, and will continue pressing the govt to adopt them as the Railways Bill moves forward.
We were pleased to work with peers on these vital changes, and will continue pressing the govt to adopt them as the Railways Bill moves forward.
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BREAKING: Chiltern Railways comes into public ownership TODAY
This is wonderful news. But let's be clear: public ownership of train operating companies is a powerful first step, but it's ONLY a first step
We must end rolling stock privatisation, outsourcing of station services and cut fares.
This is wonderful news. But let's be clear: public ownership of train operating companies is a powerful first step, but it's ONLY a first step
We must end rolling stock privatisation, outsourcing of station services and cut fares.
September 20, 2026 at 2:09 PM
BREAKING: Chiltern Railways comes into public ownership TODAY
This is wonderful news. But let's be clear: public ownership of train operating companies is a powerful first step, but it's ONLY a first step
We must end rolling stock privatisation, outsourcing of station services and cut fares.
This is wonderful news. But let's be clear: public ownership of train operating companies is a powerful first step, but it's ONLY a first step
We must end rolling stock privatisation, outsourcing of station services and cut fares.
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RMT will not accept the watering down of safety on the rail network.
🪧 No DOO on East West Rail protest at Marylebone today
🪧 No DOO on East West Rail protest at Marylebone today
September 21, 2026 at 9:13 AM
RMT will not accept the watering down of safety on the rail network.
🪧 No DOO on East West Rail protest at Marylebone today
🪧 No DOO on East West Rail protest at Marylebone today
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Railways should be 💯 publicly owned
🚄 owned by the public
🚄 run for the public
🚄 owned by the public
🚄 run for the public
"The Railways Bill could allow companies within Great British Railways to have private shareholders...
These companies could carry out any GBR function - even train operations or infrastructure management...
We shouldn't be creating a back door that allows privatisation to creep in."
These companies could carry out any GBR function - even train operations or infrastructure management...
We shouldn't be creating a back door that allows privatisation to creep in."
September 11, 2026 at 2:54 PM
Railways should be 💯 publicly owned
🚄 owned by the public
🚄 run for the public
🚄 owned by the public
🚄 run for the public
"The Railways Bill could allow companies within Great British Railways to have private shareholders...
These companies could carry out any GBR function - even train operations or infrastructure management...
We shouldn't be creating a back door that allows privatisation to creep in."
These companies could carry out any GBR function - even train operations or infrastructure management...
We shouldn't be creating a back door that allows privatisation to creep in."
September 10, 2026 at 11:20 AM
"The Railways Bill could allow companies within Great British Railways to have private shareholders...
These companies could carry out any GBR function - even train operations or infrastructure management...
We shouldn't be creating a back door that allows privatisation to creep in."
These companies could carry out any GBR function - even train operations or infrastructure management...
We shouldn't be creating a back door that allows privatisation to creep in."
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The #RailwaysBill which will create our new Great British Railways is now being scrutinised by the House of Lords 🚆
Can they close the loopholes for re-privatisation & help deliver a fully-integrated railway?
Please read & share @abcommuters.bsky.social's excellent briefing 👇
Can they close the loopholes for re-privatisation & help deliver a fully-integrated railway?
Please read & share @abcommuters.bsky.social's excellent briefing 👇
Railways Bill Briefing 1: Ownership and Structure
The Railways Bill is supposed to be a tool for bringing the railway fully into public ownership and integrating its structure and finances. However, there is great uncertainty on both these counts,…
abcommuters.com
September 8, 2026 at 2:09 PM
The #RailwaysBill which will create our new Great British Railways is now being scrutinised by the House of Lords 🚆
Can they close the loopholes for re-privatisation & help deliver a fully-integrated railway?
Please read & share @abcommuters.bsky.social's excellent briefing 👇
Can they close the loopholes for re-privatisation & help deliver a fully-integrated railway?
Please read & share @abcommuters.bsky.social's excellent briefing 👇
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Nationalised rail firm ‘was desperate’ to settle trio of discrimination cases, as calls mount for stronger laws
#RailwaysBill #AccessibleTransport #GTR
@abcommuters.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/nationalised...
#RailwaysBill #AccessibleTransport #GTR
@abcommuters.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/nationalised...
Nationalised rail firm ‘was desperate’ to settle trio of discrimination cases, as calls mount for stronger laws
A newly-nationalised rail company desperately tried to settle three separate cases of discrimination taken against it by a disabled campaigner, just weeks after the firm was brought under state con…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
July 16, 2026 at 4:58 PM
Nationalised rail firm ‘was desperate’ to settle trio of discrimination cases, as calls mount for stronger laws
#RailwaysBill #AccessibleTransport #GTR
@abcommuters.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/nationalised...
#RailwaysBill #AccessibleTransport #GTR
@abcommuters.bsky.social
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/nationalised...
Govt amendments to the Railways Bill require GBR to be fully publicly owned. But no one checked the small print...
Only the parent company is protected and any other 'GBR company' can be set up as a public-private partnership.
Read more here: www.railmagazine.com/comment-land...
Only the parent company is protected and any other 'GBR company' can be set up as a public-private partnership.
Read more here: www.railmagazine.com/comment-land...
July 10, 2026 at 12:21 PM
Govt amendments to the Railways Bill require GBR to be fully publicly owned. But no one checked the small print...
Only the parent company is protected and any other 'GBR company' can be set up as a public-private partnership.
Read more here: www.railmagazine.com/comment-land...
Only the parent company is protected and any other 'GBR company' can be set up as a public-private partnership.
Read more here: www.railmagazine.com/comment-land...
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Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’
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Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforce
@marisharay.bsky.social @imecheh.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social
buff.ly/oFbIGKQ
Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforce
@marisharay.bsky.social @imecheh.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social
Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’
Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforce
buff.ly
July 7, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Making public transport fully accessible ‘could boost UK economy by £176bn’
buff.ly/oFbIGKQ
Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforce
@marisharay.bsky.social @imecheh.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social
buff.ly/oFbIGKQ
Report says current network of buses, trains and stations effectively locks 2.8m people out of workforce
@marisharay.bsky.social @imecheh.bsky.social @ollyglover.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social
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Ministers condemned for ‘outrageous’ failure to listen to ‘vital’ demands on accessibility in railways bill
@abcommuters.bsky.social @transportforall.org.uk
#RailwaysBill
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ministers-co...
@abcommuters.bsky.social @transportforall.org.uk
#RailwaysBill
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ministers-co...
Ministers condemned for ‘outrageous’ failure to listen to ‘vital’ demands on accessibility in railways bill
The government has been accused of an “outrageous” failure to listen to disabled campaigners and allies who have been calling for ministers to include far stronger measures on accessibility and dis…
www.disabilitynewsservice.com
June 18, 2026 at 5:00 PM
Ministers condemned for ‘outrageous’ failure to listen to ‘vital’ demands on accessibility in railways bill
@abcommuters.bsky.social @transportforall.org.uk
#RailwaysBill
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ministers-co...
@abcommuters.bsky.social @transportforall.org.uk
#RailwaysBill
www.disabilitynewsservice.com/ministers-co...
URGENT: Railways Bill to deregulate passenger rights, disability rights & accessibility, weakening rights enforcement via the new Passenger Watchdog.
We are demanding an urgent meeting with the Transport Ministers before the Bill reaches the House of Commons.
abcommuters.com/2026/03/11/u...
We are demanding an urgent meeting with the Transport Ministers before the Bill reaches the House of Commons.
abcommuters.com/2026/03/11/u...
URGENT: Railways Bill to deregulate passenger rights and accessibility
This report exposes the deregulation of passenger rights and accessibility hidden in the Railways Bill, severely weakening rights enforcement and even suggesting an increased overall safety risk to…
abcommuters.com
March 11, 2026 at 5:32 PM
URGENT: Railways Bill to deregulate passenger rights, disability rights & accessibility, weakening rights enforcement via the new Passenger Watchdog.
We are demanding an urgent meeting with the Transport Ministers before the Bill reaches the House of Commons.
abcommuters.com/2026/03/11/u...
We are demanding an urgent meeting with the Transport Ministers before the Bill reaches the House of Commons.
abcommuters.com/2026/03/11/u...
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This week the Railways Bill, which will establish our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways, enters Committee Stage🚆
The fight is now on to ensure the Bill creates a fully-integrated railway that is run in the public interest ✊
Read more👇
bringbackbritishrail.org/2026/01/railways-bill-committee
The fight is now on to ensure the Bill creates a fully-integrated railway that is run in the public interest ✊
Read more👇
bringbackbritishrail.org/2026/01/railways-bill-committee
January 19, 2026 at 1:33 PM
This week the Railways Bill, which will establish our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways, enters Committee Stage🚆
The fight is now on to ensure the Bill creates a fully-integrated railway that is run in the public interest ✊
Read more👇
bringbackbritishrail.org/2026/01/railways-bill-committee
The fight is now on to ensure the Bill creates a fully-integrated railway that is run in the public interest ✊
Read more👇
bringbackbritishrail.org/2026/01/railways-bill-committee
NEW: The Railways Bill enters its Committee stage this week - the first major chance to influence the legislation.
The Committee must address the fundamental problem from the start - how competition law puts the future of our public railway under threat. abcommuters.com/2026/01/19/a...
The Committee must address the fundamental problem from the start - how competition law puts the future of our public railway under threat. abcommuters.com/2026/01/19/a...
A warning to the Bill Committee: Competition law puts the future of our public railway under threat
The Railways Bill enters its Committee Stage tomorrow – a line by line discussion lasting four weeks that is the first chance for MPs to table amendments, and the first major opportunity for …
abcommuters.com
January 19, 2026 at 1:35 PM
NEW: The Railways Bill enters its Committee stage this week - the first major chance to influence the legislation.
The Committee must address the fundamental problem from the start - how competition law puts the future of our public railway under threat. abcommuters.com/2026/01/19/a...
The Committee must address the fundamental problem from the start - how competition law puts the future of our public railway under threat. abcommuters.com/2026/01/19/a...
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There's so much at stake with the new Railways Bill being introduced to the UK Parliament this autumn 🚆
Check out @weownit.org.uk's vision for how our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways should be established 👇
Check out @weownit.org.uk's vision for how our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways should be established 👇
Read the report - Passengers not profit: a vision for the Railways Bill | We Own It
The government's upcoming Railways Bill should include these reforms if it is serious about delivering for passengers.
weownit.org.uk
August 18, 2025 at 6:10 PM
There's so much at stake with the new Railways Bill being introduced to the UK Parliament this autumn 🚆
Check out @weownit.org.uk's vision for how our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways should be established 👇
Check out @weownit.org.uk's vision for how our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways should be established 👇
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3 out of 4 of us want a publicly owned railway. But how can we make sure it's a success?
We asked rail experts including @christianwolmar.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social @bringbackbr.bsky.social @rmtunion.bsky.social
🚄👉https://weownit.org.uk/act-now/passengers-vision-for-the-railways-bill
We asked rail experts including @christianwolmar.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social @bringbackbr.bsky.social @rmtunion.bsky.social
🚄👉https://weownit.org.uk/act-now/passengers-vision-for-the-railways-bill
Labour must ensure public ownership is the 'final destination' of rail reforms
RAIL experts and campaign groups will launch a report today urging Labour to ensure that public ownership is the “final destination” of its rail reforms.The report, titled Passengers not Profit: A Vis...
morningstaronline.co.uk
August 18, 2025 at 7:31 AM
3 out of 4 of us want a publicly owned railway. But how can we make sure it's a success?
We asked rail experts including @christianwolmar.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social @bringbackbr.bsky.social @rmtunion.bsky.social
🚄👉https://weownit.org.uk/act-now/passengers-vision-for-the-railways-bill
We asked rail experts including @christianwolmar.bsky.social @abcommuters.bsky.social @bringbackbr.bsky.social @rmtunion.bsky.social
🚄👉https://weownit.org.uk/act-now/passengers-vision-for-the-railways-bill
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Rail accessibility isn't working in its current form. Many of us have to plan far in advance for basic journeys that others don't give a second thought - around out-of-service lifts, inaccessible stations or to request assistance that still might not turn up when we need it. Change is needed!
OPEN LETTER: Campaigners demand 'Accessibility Framework' for Great British Railways.
The letter presents the govt with ten urgent demands - putting access and equality back at the heart of rail reform. abcommuters.com/2025/08/11/c...
The letter presents the govt with ten urgent demands - putting access and equality back at the heart of rail reform. abcommuters.com/2025/08/11/c...
Campaigners demand ‘Accessibility Framework’ for Great British Railways
Disability rights campaigners and passenger groups have today sent an open letter to the Secretary of State, demanding an ‘Accessibility Framework for Great British Railways.’ The lette…
abcommuters.com
August 11, 2025 at 1:35 PM
Rail accessibility isn't working in its current form. Many of us have to plan far in advance for basic journeys that others don't give a second thought - around out-of-service lifts, inaccessible stations or to request assistance that still might not turn up when we need it. Change is needed!
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Our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways must mark the beginning of a new era 🚆
We need a railway that is run in the public interest – one that is fully-accessible & affordable for everyone to use 🙌
Read @abcommuters.bsky.social's open letter to @heidialexander.bsky.social 👇
We need a railway that is run in the public interest – one that is fully-accessible & affordable for everyone to use 🙌
Read @abcommuters.bsky.social's open letter to @heidialexander.bsky.social 👇
Campaigners demand ‘Accessibility Framework’ for Great British Railways
Disability rights campaigners and passenger groups have today sent an open letter to the Secretary of State, demanding an ‘Accessibility Framework for Great British Railways.’ The lette…
abcommuters.com
August 11, 2025 at 12:00 PM
Our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways must mark the beginning of a new era 🚆
We need a railway that is run in the public interest – one that is fully-accessible & affordable for everyone to use 🙌
Read @abcommuters.bsky.social's open letter to @heidialexander.bsky.social 👇
We need a railway that is run in the public interest – one that is fully-accessible & affordable for everyone to use 🙌
Read @abcommuters.bsky.social's open letter to @heidialexander.bsky.social 👇
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We're proud to be supporting @abcommuters.bsky.social's ten demands for an accessible railway ✊
We need to see urgent action to deliver fully-accessible and affordable public transport networks that are easy for everyone to use 🚍🚇🚆
Read more here 👇
We need to see urgent action to deliver fully-accessible and affordable public transport networks that are easy for everyone to use 🚍🚇🚆
Read more here 👇
Campaigners demand ‘Accessibility Framework’ for Great British Railways
Disability rights campaigners and passenger groups have today sent an open letter to the Secretary of State, demanding an ‘Accessibility Framework for Great British Railways.’ The lette…
abcommuters.com
August 11, 2025 at 11:57 AM
We're proud to be supporting @abcommuters.bsky.social's ten demands for an accessible railway ✊
We need to see urgent action to deliver fully-accessible and affordable public transport networks that are easy for everyone to use 🚍🚇🚆
Read more here 👇
We need to see urgent action to deliver fully-accessible and affordable public transport networks that are easy for everyone to use 🚍🚇🚆
Read more here 👇
OPEN LETTER: Campaigners demand 'Accessibility Framework' for Great British Railways.
The letter presents the govt with ten urgent demands - putting access and equality back at the heart of rail reform. abcommuters.com/2025/08/11/c...
The letter presents the govt with ten urgent demands - putting access and equality back at the heart of rail reform. abcommuters.com/2025/08/11/c...
Campaigners demand ‘Accessibility Framework’ for Great British Railways
Disability rights campaigners and passenger groups have today sent an open letter to the Secretary of State, demanding an ‘Accessibility Framework for Great British Railways.’ The lette…
abcommuters.com
August 11, 2025 at 12:02 PM
OPEN LETTER: Campaigners demand 'Accessibility Framework' for Great British Railways.
The letter presents the govt with ten urgent demands - putting access and equality back at the heart of rail reform. abcommuters.com/2025/08/11/c...
The letter presents the govt with ten urgent demands - putting access and equality back at the heart of rail reform. abcommuters.com/2025/08/11/c...
Fantastic new documentary on Great British Railways, asking why the government is so slow to come up with a proper plan.
Made by the talented young filmmaker @rikufryderyk.bsky.social feat Ellie Harrison from @bringbackbr.bsky.social and @christianwolmar.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_6U...
Made by the talented young filmmaker @rikufryderyk.bsky.social feat Ellie Harrison from @bringbackbr.bsky.social and @christianwolmar.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_6U...
Blurred Lines - A Journey To Public Ownership- Documentary
YouTube video by Riku Fryderyk
www.youtube.com
July 23, 2025 at 9:18 AM
Fantastic new documentary on Great British Railways, asking why the government is so slow to come up with a proper plan.
Made by the talented young filmmaker @rikufryderyk.bsky.social feat Ellie Harrison from @bringbackbr.bsky.social and @christianwolmar.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_6U...
Made by the talented young filmmaker @rikufryderyk.bsky.social feat Ellie Harrison from @bringbackbr.bsky.social and @christianwolmar.bsky.social
www.youtube.com/watch?v=c_6U...
Private 'open access' rail services are threatening billions of public money and the future of rail reform under Great British Railways.
The Transport Minister must urgently intervene and block any more approvals from the rail regulator, Office of Rail and Road weownit.org.uk/news/stop-pr...
The Transport Minister must urgently intervene and block any more approvals from the rail regulator, Office of Rail and Road weownit.org.uk/news/stop-pr...
Open letter: stop First Group, Arriva and other private firms clinging on to our railway | We Own It
Private firms like First Group and Arriva are fighting to cling on to our railway. The government must impose a moratorium on approval of new rail contracts with private firms.
weownit.org.uk
July 15, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Private 'open access' rail services are threatening billions of public money and the future of rail reform under Great British Railways.
The Transport Minister must urgently intervene and block any more approvals from the rail regulator, Office of Rail and Road weownit.org.uk/news/stop-pr...
The Transport Minister must urgently intervene and block any more approvals from the rail regulator, Office of Rail and Road weownit.org.uk/news/stop-pr...
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8 in 10 of us back full public ownership of rail. And the government is working on delivering it.
But @railandroad is still letting private firms in - disrespecting democracy.
@Heidi_Labour, impose a moratorium on new 'open-access' approvals.
vist.ly/3xwvq
But @railandroad is still letting private firms in - disrespecting democracy.
@Heidi_Labour, impose a moratorium on new 'open-access' approvals.
vist.ly/3xwvq
Open letter: stop First Group, Arriva and other private firms clinging on to our railway | We Own It
Private firms like First Group and Arriva are fighting to cling on to our railway. The government must impose a moratorium on approval of new rail contracts with private firms.
weownit.org.uk
July 15, 2025 at 10:23 AM
8 in 10 of us back full public ownership of rail. And the government is working on delivering it.
But @railandroad is still letting private firms in - disrespecting democracy.
@Heidi_Labour, impose a moratorium on new 'open-access' approvals.
vist.ly/3xwvq
But @railandroad is still letting private firms in - disrespecting democracy.
@Heidi_Labour, impose a moratorium on new 'open-access' approvals.
vist.ly/3xwvq
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📢 Read our letter to Heidi Alexander demanding urgent action to stop the ORR awarding new contracts to private companies 🚆💸
Allowing 'open access' operators to continue will completely undermine our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways 👇
📩 weownit.org.uk/news/stop-private-firms-in-our-railway
Allowing 'open access' operators to continue will completely undermine our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways 👇
📩 weownit.org.uk/news/stop-private-firms-in-our-railway
July 15, 2025 at 10:34 AM
📢 Read our letter to Heidi Alexander demanding urgent action to stop the ORR awarding new contracts to private companies 🚆💸
Allowing 'open access' operators to continue will completely undermine our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways 👇
📩 weownit.org.uk/news/stop-private-firms-in-our-railway
Allowing 'open access' operators to continue will completely undermine our new publicly-owned #GreatBritishRailways 👇
📩 weownit.org.uk/news/stop-private-firms-in-our-railway
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Allowing Open Access operators to run privatised rail services in competition with publicly-owned operators risks sabotaging the whole #GreatBritishRailways project 🚆
@heidialexander.bsky.social must stop the Office of Rail & Road granting more licences before it’s too late!
@heidialexander.bsky.social must stop the Office of Rail & Road granting more licences before it’s too late!
Open Access Crisis: Great British Railways and East Coast Main Line under threat
Private ‘open access’ train operators are creating a crisis for the entire railway – threatening billions of taxpayers’ money, as well as timetable planning and operational performance on the…
abcommuters.com
June 8, 2025 at 10:53 AM
Allowing Open Access operators to run privatised rail services in competition with publicly-owned operators risks sabotaging the whole #GreatBritishRailways project 🚆
@heidialexander.bsky.social must stop the Office of Rail & Road granting more licences before it’s too late!
@heidialexander.bsky.social must stop the Office of Rail & Road granting more licences before it’s too late!