England

South Western Railway’s services will be the first to transfer into public ownership next year when the government starts nationalizing Great Britain’s railroads.

UK Secretary of State for Transport Louise Haigh resigned from her post following reports that she pleaded guilty to fraud a decade ago.

Long-distance train operator CrossCountry has announced a new weekday service linking Wales, England and Scotland by one train for the first time.

The House of Lords and the House of Commons have signed off on a measure to nationalize Great Britain’s passenger railroads, which appears poised to happen once current franchises expire.