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South Western Railway begins operations
Rail passengers in London and the south of England will now be served by a new operator – South Western Railway (SWR).
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Engineering works start for Waterloo’s largest upgrade
One of the most significant and complex engineering projects at Waterloo Station in the last century has begun, as ten of the station’s platforms will be shut for three-and-a-half weeks to make room for the work. See a timelapse video below of the work beginning…
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What will the new franchise mean for South West Trains?
13 April 2017 | By Graham Ellis
Global Railway Review’s regular blogger, Graham Ellis, discusses the new South West Trains franchise and how this will affect the choice of trains being used by the operator.
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South Western franchise bidders required to set out plans to deliver better journeys
4 July 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) has published an Invitation to Tender for the South Western franchise setting out requirements for more trains, additional space and faster journeys.
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Two operators shortlisted for next South Western rail franchise
4 February 2016 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department for Transport (DfT) has announced two shortlisted companies who will compete for the next South Western rail franchise in June 2017.
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Construction begins on Class 707 Desiro City fleet for South West Trains
29 October 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Siemens has begun construction on a £210 million fleet of Class 707 Desiro City electric multiple-units (EMUs) for South West Trains.
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Network Rail submits plans for Waterloo Station expansion
27 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
London Waterloo Station expansion and redevelopment programme moved a step closer on the 27th July following Network Rail’s planning application submission.
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DfT to refranchise South West Trains
7 July 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
The Department of Transport (DfT) has notified Stagecoach that it is ending discussions regarding the direct award of the extended South West Trains franchise from 2017-2019.
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South West Trains and Network Rail alliance reshape
12 June 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
Network Rail has announced changes to its alliance with South West Trains focusing on areas that deliver most for passengers.
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South West Trains introduces GreenSpeed Driver Advisory System
21 April 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
UK train operator South West Trains will install GreenSpeed Driver Advisory System to its trains to improve reliability and punctuality across the network.
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Consortium appointed to deliver South West Trains network improvement plan
18 March 2015 | By Katie Sadler, Digital Content Producer, Global Railway Review
South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance has agreed a partnership with contractors to carry out major improvement works at London Waterloo.
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Passengers to benefit from £210 million boost to UK’s busiest commuter network
8 September 2014 | By Department for Transport
150 new carriages will increase capacity, create jobs and boost economic growth...
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Rail Sustainability supplement 2014
In this exclusive online only Sustainability supplement, Alex Veitch from the Rail Delivery Group writes about the progress and challenges of rail sustainability in the UK; Libor Lochman from the CER assesses how rail transport matters to sustainability goals; Sharon Vye-Parminter highlights the important South West Trains-Network Rail Alliance; and…
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Millions of passengers benefit from over £220m in station improvements
14 March 2014 | By Rail Delivery Group
Transport Minister Baroness Kramer has officially unveiled a completely refurbished rail station for Wokingham...
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Commuters in the south west to benefit from smart ticketing
31 October 2013 | By Department for Transport
The government is investing £3.25 million in modernising ‘touch in – touch out’ ticketing technology for rail passengers...