House of Commons · Written Ministerial Statement
Transfer of c2c’s Services into Public Ownership
17 July 2025 · Department for Transport
Proposed by Heidi Alexander Lab Swindon South
Summarised by AI from the official record, so it can contain mistakes.
At a glance
Key points
- The transfer of c2c's services into public ownership will occur on Sunday, July 20, 2023.
- A new public sector operator will take over c2c's services as part of the government's plan to unify the railway under Great British Railways (GBR).
- The Public Ownership Act is the initial legislative step, with the Railways Bill to establish GBR as a unified public body expected to follow.
Issue summary
The statement addresses the transfer of c2c’s services into public ownership as part of the government's plan to unify the railway under Great British Railways (GBR).
Action requested
From Sunday, July 20, 2023, c2c’s services will be operated by a new public sector operator, marking another step towards consolidating Network Rail, DFTO and train operators into GBR. The Public Ownership Act is the first step, with the Railways Bill expected to establish GBR as a unified public body.
Key facts
- c2c’s services will transfer into public ownership on Sunday, July 20, 2023.
- Greater Anglia’s services will be next to transfer on October 12, 2025.
- The Public Ownership Act passed last year is the first step in railway reform.
- The Railways Bill will enable GBR as a new ‘directing mind’ for the railways.
- There will be six public sector operators running services previously franchised.