Class 707 trains are set to continue serving South Western Railway (SWR) customers until August 2022, helping to improve capacity on the network’s suburban routes.
Read moreSouth Western Railway retains 12 Class 707 trains in boost capacity
Tag: South Western Railway
Passengers donate thousands of gifts to vulnerable people in Christmas appeal
This year staff and customers from stations, depots and offices across the South Western Railway (SWR) network made Christmas just a little bit better for many vulnerable children and adults and homeless people.
Read moreSWR announces more Island Line services over Christmas
Two trains per hour will start running on the Island Line during peak periods from December 20.
Read moreSouth Western Railway launch Christmas shoebox appeal to commuters
South Western Railway customers are being urged to participate in the company’s Christmas Shoebox Appeal to help vulnerable people during the festive period.
Read moreUpgraded Island Line set to reopen on November 1
South Western Railway (SWR) has announced that the upgraded Island Line is set to reopen on November 1.
Read moreRailway children urge passengers to wear face coverings
South Western Railway staff are using an unlikely voice to spread a message about face coverings.
Read moreIsland Line to remain in rail franchising system after four-year battle
Vivarail trains for Isle of Wight as part of £26m investment by Phil Marsh THE unique Island Line will remain a heavy rail-operated route thanks to an investment worth £26million to cover new trains, a
Read more‘Royal Windsor Steam Express’ to return in 2020
Regular steam operation will return to London Waterloo in 2020 after Steam Dreams confirmed its ‘Royal Windsor Steam Express’ will run again next summer. Operating every Tuesday until September 3, the trains consist of three
Read moreDisruption after Strawberry Hill depot derailment
South Western Railway Class 456 No. 456021 was derailed entering the sidings at Strawberry Hill depot on the evening of May 29-30. It blocked access, leading to several services on May 30 being cancelled or delayed.
Read moreMore issues mean delays for SWR Class 442 return
PLANS by South Western Railway to re-introduce Class 442s to the third rail network have been delayed again. The refurbished sets were due to enter traffic between London Waterloo and Portsmouth last December, but bodyshell
Read more
