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SWR install new Living Wall at Portsmouth Harbour station
SWR have installed a new living wall at Portsmouth Harbour which is set to reduce air pollution, boost diversity, and reduce stress levels.
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South Western Railway (SWR)
South Western Railway (SWR) is a British train operating company owned by FirstGroup and MTR Corporation, operating the South Western franchise. It operates commuter services from its Central London terminus at London Waterloo to South West London.
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Final Class 484 train arrives on Isle of Wight as last Class 483 departs
The fifth and final Class 484 train has arrived on the Isle of Wight, signifying the biggest transformation of the Island Line since it was electrified in 1967.
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Class 707 train lease extension to boost SWR fleet availability
South Western Railway has retained 12 Class 707 trains, extending the original lease period until August 2022, improving availability and capacity on the network’s suburban routes.
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Rail safety project launched by SWR in partnership with UK Youth
UK Youth and South Western Railway have partnered to invest in a rail safety project to educate 11–25-years-old on the risks of trespassing, vandalism, and level crossing misuse.
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SWR’s upgraded Island Line is set to relaunch on 1 November 2021
South Western Railway has announced the reopening of the transformed Island Line, which aims to launch on 1 November 2021, subject to train safety tests to be successfully completed.
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An industry first – SWR launch boarding assistance service for customers
South Western Railway (SWR) has announced the launch of Assisted Boarding Points, the rail industry’s first assistance service for passengers, allowing for a far more efficient travel experience.
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SWR and University of Portsmouth develop algorithm to reduce rail delays
In news that will bring good news to many commuters, the first algorithm to detect delays automatically on the tracks has been developed.
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South Western Railway launches trial of body worn cameras for guards
The trial hopes to prove the benefits of body worn cameras in reducing anti-social behaviour on South Western Railway’s trains and at its stations.
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New national flexible season tickets launched in England
New flexible rail tickets will give commuters more freedom and flexibility, matching modern working habits.
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FirstGroup signs NRCs for South Western Railway and TransPennine Express
FirstGroup has agreed with the Department for Transport two National Rail Contracts for the SWR and TPE train operating companies, with a primary term of two years.
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Rail’s COVID-19 Heroes – South Western Railway
In the next instalment of Global Railway Review’s exclusive series, South Western Railway (SWR) introduces some of its team who are working beyond the job description during the pandemic, to the benefit of both SWR passengers and staff.
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SWR to trial AI system to provide real-time train capacity information
The onboard system utilises artificial intelligence and existing CCTV cameras to ‘count’ the number of passengers in each carriage in real-time in order to aid social distancing.
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Setting a new benchmark for passenger connectivity with 5G mmWave technology
FirstGroup have successfully completed a trial of the ‘rail 5G’ gigabit track to train solution on the Isle of Wight, paving the way for full commercial deployment on Britain’s busiest railway. For Global Railway Review, Simon Holmes, FirstGroup’s Head of Engineering Digital Communications and Managing Director of Evo-rail (a FirstGroup…
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South Western Railway launches new passenger reassurance initiatives
The SWR Welcome Hosts service and the ‘Cleaner & Cleaner’ poster campaign will support passengers and remind them to protect both themselves and others.
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Alstom to upgrade Porterbrook’s Class 458 fleet for South Western Railway
Following SWR's extension of its lease of the Class 458 fleet, Porterbrook has signed a new contract with Alstom to upgrade the trainsets.