Dr Duncan Robertson @duncanrobertson.bsky.social · 13/10/2026This really is a major change.Josiah Mortimer@josiahmortimer.bsky.socialNew Great British Rail rolling stock strategy is out. Since privatisation, trains have been leased from private rolling stock companies (ROSCOs). GBR will now assess the merits of direct (public) ownership for each new fleet, and buy outright where that offers the "strongest overall outcome"gov.ukGreat British Railways rolling stock and infrastructure strategySecretary of State for Transport sets out how Great British Railways will plan trains and infrastructure to improve passenger journeys. 77222
Colin J @gricehead.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Maybe they could work on making all the new fleets interoperable as well. 020
John Bradley @flypie.bsky.social · 13/10/2026All they need to do is get the balls to call it British Rail and bring back the Kepi, the 1950s coat of arms and colour scheme plus Casey Jones burgers. 110
Disappointed Optimist @disappoptimism.bsky.social · 14/10/2026It’ll mean physical rolling stock become government assets to generate income; however it also encompasses managing that stock condition. It could work 000
Tim Morton @timmorton2.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Please can they accommodate more than 2 bicycles per train, and not just road bikes or Bromptons? 010
Petrus Crinitus @petruscrinitus.bsky.social · 13/10/2026Interesting approach to the management of the government balance sheet. 010
