• Long-term investment: A ten-year government strategy is set to modernise the network and support regional growth, representing one of the largest funding commitments in decades.
• Structural reform: The creation of Great British Railways will bring track and train together under a single guiding body, reshaping how the railway is planned and delivered.
• Industry change: Operator contracts are expected to be restructured by 2026, creating a more streamlined operating model and shifting dynamics across the supply chain.
• Major delivery: Over 50 major road and rail projects are underway, supporting tens of thousands of jobs and new homes. Key programmes, including the TransPennine Route Upgrade and Midlands Rail Hub, are increasing capacity, reliability and connectivity across the country.
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