The plans, which have previously been announced, include the creation of Great British Railways, a public sector body which will manage rail infrastructure and train operation, the Department for Transport (DfT) said.
“We’re giving passengers a powerful voice with a new watchdog dedicated to addressing their biggest concerns, building railways people can trust, improving our services and boosting the economy in the process – the priority in our Plan for Change.”.
Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham said: “This is a once-in-a-generation opportunity to overhaul how the railways are run – creating a service that puts passengers first, with more reliable trains and simpler fares and tickets.”.
Separately, the DfT is also bringing ownership of all train operators in England under public control through the Passenger Railway Services (Public Ownership) Act.
“This landmark reform will sweep away decades of failure, creating a Great British Railways passengers can rely on.
