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New trains could be publicly owned under Great British Railways
Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says GBR will assess buying trains outright alongside leasing and other financing options.
28 September 2026
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Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander says GBR will assess buying trains outright alongside leasing and other financing options.
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