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The creation of Derby-based Great British Railways \u2013 a new publicly-owned company to oversee the UK\u2019s railways \u2013 has taken an important step forward.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Last week, The Railways Bill was laid in Parliament, paving the way for the creation of GBR, which will bring together the management of passenger services and rail infrastructure.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The landmark legislation aims to create a simpler, more reliable network, which puts passengers before profits.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Headquartered in Derby, GBR will be responsible for coordinating the whole network: from track and train, to cost and revenue.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

It aims to create a simpler, more unified railway that delivers easier journeys and offers better value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

This will include a new one-stop-shop app where passengers can check train times and book tickets.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander said: \u201cBritain deserves a railway that is fit for the future \u2013 one that rebuilds the trust of its passengers, regenerates its communities and restores reliability and value for money.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe introduction of this legislation is a major step towards a rail network that supports Britain\u2019s businesses and delivers for the travelling public \u2013 paving the way for economic growth and access to opportunity across the country.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Among the Marketing Derby<\/a> Bondholders who have welcomed the latest news regarding GBR is Rail Forum<\/a>, which represents rail-related companies across the country.<\/p>\n\n\n

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Chief executive Elaine Clark OBE said: \u201cRail Forum was pleased to see the Railways Bill introduced into Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThis marks the next important step in the rail reform agenda as the Bill begins its passage through Parliament.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cRail Forum is now looking carefully at the details contained in the Bill and will provide regular updates to our members on its progress.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Ford & Stanley Talent Services Group<\/a>, a specialist talent partner to the rail sector, has also welcomed the news.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The company, which is headquartered in Derby, has described the move as a \u201ctransformative moment\u201d that will help unify the rail network, provide long-term stability, and create the foundation for continued investment in skills, innovation and people.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Chairman Pete Schofield said: \u201cThis is a pivotal moment for the future of rail.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cThe creation of Great British Railways provides a clear and unified vision for how the industry will evolve \u2013 one that places passengers, freight customers and employees at the heart of the system.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cAs the industry moves into this new chapter, the need for strong leadership, skilled professionals, and an engaged workforce has never been greater.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

\u201cOur mission at Ford & Stanley has always been to help rail businesses attract, develop and retain the talent they need to deliver a world-class railway for the UK.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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