In 1995, Schabas founded GB Railways (GBR), which went on to win the Anglia Railways franchise and to launch GB Railfreight and Hull Trains. GB Railways was part of the Great Southern Railway consortium (now Journeys Beyond Rail Expeditions), which acquired the long-distance trains operated by Australian National Railways. The Indian Pacific and Ghan services of the Australian National Railways, GB Railfreight, and Hull Trains continue to operate without subsidy.
