Rail reform - Labour cuts the Gordian knot.

The article discusses the Labour Party's rail reform plan in the UK, which involves creating a new public body called Great British Railways (GBR) to oversee the railways. GBR would replace the current system of private train operators and aim to fold their contracts into GBR as they expire by 2029. However, there may be challenges and resistance to the plan, particularly from owning groups who may lose out financially. The article also emphasizes the need for strong leadership to implement the changes and mentions that the Office of Rail and Road will continue to make approval decisions based on updated guidelines. [Extracted from the article]