The People's Chamber
ISSUE 80
JUN 19-25, 2026
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DfT Operator Limited

DFTO

DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) is the government’s rail owning group and delivery partner for its flagship public ownership programme. DFTO is a public corporation of the Department for Transport .

DfT Operator Limited (DFTO) is the government’s rail owning group and delivery partner for its flagship public ownership programme. DFTO is a public corporation of the Department for Transport .

Senior Staff

Alex Hynes
Chief Executive Officer, DfT Operator Limited
Richard Harrison
Group Chief Finance Officer, DfT Operator Limited
Sir Andrew Haines
Chair (non-executive), DfT Operator Limited
Charles Donald
Senior Adviser
Harriet Kemp
Non Executive Director, DfT Operator Limited
Kathryn Cearns OBE, FCA, FCCA
Senior Independent Board Member
Laura Shoaf
Non Executive Director, DfT Operator Limited
Steve Murphy
Non Executive Director, DfT Operator Limited
Tony Poulter
Non Executive Director, DfT Operator Limited

Latest Publications

GTR services transferred to public ownership
News story
More new trains, better journeys: SWR celebrates one year in public ownership
Press release
Full steam ahead for Great British Railways as first branded train unveiled
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DFTO takes next steps towards Great British Railways
Press release
West Midlands Trains services transferred
News story
London Northwestern Railway and West Midlands Railway services return to public ownership
Press release
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