The Labour government plans to renationalise South Western Railway, marking the first step in a broader commitment to bring rail services back into public ownership.
Control of railways will be transferred to the operator of last resort as Labour aims to fulfill its manifesto pledge to renationalise rail services within five years.
The shift back to public control comes amidst criticisms of the privatised system, which many argue has resulted in inefficiencies and rising fares despite increased rail usage.
During the pandemic, the government effectively took control of the railways, reflecting a significant shift in the approach to managing rail services in the UK.
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