Some train services in south east London and Kent are now back under public ownership.
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which runs Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Gatwick Express services are now under Department for Transport (DfT) control.
GTR is responsible for transporting millions of people, accounting for one in six passenger rail journeys.
Great British Railways (GBR) will eventually operate all passenger services by the end of 2027.
Heidi Alexander, Secretary of State for Transport tweeted on Sunday.
Today we've renationalised the UK's largest train operator.
— Heidi Alexander MP (@Heidi_Labour) May 31, 2026
Passengers will see fewer last-minute cancellations, cleaner toilets and more services to Gatwick Airport.
We are building Great British Railways. 🇬🇧🚆https://t.co/h6VOnqaPRf
No changes to services have yet been announced by the government. Trains will eventually be painted in a union flag colour scheme.
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