Government backs TfL plan to run London's commuter rail services

New partnership between Department for Transport and TfL to aim for more frequent trains and increased capacityPlans for Transport for London and the capital’s mayor to take over operational control of the city’s suburban commuter services from rail companies have received government backing.
A more frequent, metro-style service would run across suburban London under proposals published on Thursday, which would see TfL take over parts of the rail network currently run by operators su