Great British Railways and TSSA

The creation of Great British Railways is a major change for our railway and the people who work in it.

TSSA is working to make sure members have a strong voice in that change. We are representing members throughout the transition, pressing for their interests to be protected and campaigning for GBR to deliver a better railway for workers and passengers.

Protecting you at work

We want the transition to GBR to protect existing jobs, with no compulsory redundancies, and to create opportunities for training, development and career progression.

We are calling for strong collective bargaining, protection and improvement of pay and conditions, pensions and staff travel facilities, and a fair transition for everyone working across the railway.

A railway that works for everyone

GBR should deliver a safe, accessible and properly staffed railway, putting passengers and public service ahead of profit.

Workers should have a meaningful voice in how the railway is run, with high standards of safety, equality and customer service at its heart.

Building a railway for the future

We want GBR to support investment in a growing, sustainable railway – expanding and electrifying the network, supporting rail freight and making public transport a central part of the transition to net zero.

TSSA is representing members as the plans for GBR develop.

We are engaging with government, Network Rail, publicly owned train operators and the wider rail industry to raise the issues that matter to members and seek answers about how the transition will work.

TSSA is also participating in the Rail Engagement Group, where unions and the industry can address issues arising from the changes to the railway.

Our work includes pressing for members’ interests to be represented in decisions about the future workforce, employment arrangements, pensions, travel facilities and the structure of the new railway.

As more decisions are made, we will keep members informed about what they mean for you and your workplace.