South Western Railway Celebrates One Year in Public Ownership

Today marks one year since South Western Railway was put into public ownership.

SWR was the first train operating company to enter public control kick starting the end of almost 30 years of privatisation. Bosses say the number of seats and space on board suburban services into Waterloo has increased by 27% as a result. It’s higher for places like Shepperton at 32% and Hampton Court at 28%. However, it’s not all good news. SWR had to apologise to customers after the brand new fleet of Arterio trains due to roll out in 2019 w…

South Western Railway celebrates one year in public ownership

It is now one year since South Western Railway (SWR) entered public ownership, and in that time, 39 new trains have been added to its fleet.

More new trains, better journeys SWR celebrates one year in public ownership

SWR gets 45th Arterio train for its first birthday in public ownership, with 39 additional new trains in service since renationalisation the trains are transforming passenger journeys, with better wifi, charging points at every seat and air conditioning – perfect for summer journeys under public ownership, SWR has sped up processes for new trains and driver training, which has boosted the number of seats and space on journeys into London Waterlo…