West Midlands Trains services are now managed by DfT Operator Ltd (DFTO) following a transfer to public ownership effective 1 February 2026. DFTO, the government’s public sector owning group, will oversee all train companies as they transition to public ownership ahead of the creation of Great British Railways (GBR). The move aims to improve passenger experience by integrating train operators and infrastructure management, reduce subsidy costs, promote innovation, and enhance customer and taxpayer satisfaction. The Department for Transport stated that public ownership will streamline railway operations and deliver long-term benefits. Further details are available in the Department for Transport press release.
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