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11 December 2020 | By Global Railway Review
The agreement with DfT has outlined that FirstGroup will not be required pay a pre-existing franchise agreement termination sum for Avanti, but must pay a contribution of £33.2 million for SWR.
14 October 2019 | By
SWR's second-year sustainability results show how the franchise is lowering carbon emissions and helping local communities.
6 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review
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.
15 April 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)
SWR have installed a new living wall at Portsmouth Harbour which is set to reduce air pollution, boost diversity, and reduce stress levels.
7 July 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)
SWR’s £26 million upgrade of the Island Line receives a ‘Good’ CEEQUAL rating, with sustainable development at the heart of the project.
11 January 2022 | By Global Railway Review
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.
3 August 2021 | By Global Railway Review
In news that will bring good news to many commuters, the first algorithm to detect delays automatically on the tracks has been developed.
22 April 2021 | By Global Railway Review
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.
18 October 2019 | By Global Railway Review
'Smart Week' sees South Western Railway showcasing its range of smart ticketing options, which are currently being used for 56 per cent of journeys.
27 September 2021 | By Global Railway Review
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.
27 October 2021 | By Global Railway Review
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.
15 November 2018 | By Global Railway Review
Passenger experience on South Western Railway will be greatly improved as a result of the £50 million Desiro interior upgrade programme.
20 January 2020 | By Global Railway Review
The four trains were refurbished as part of South Western Railway's wider efforts to improve the passenger experience on its network.
4 August 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review)
SWR is the first Train Operating Company to use a new form of cutting-edge technology to improve station accessibility for visually impaired passengers.
18 April 2022 | By Zonegreen
Zonegreen have completed a fourth installation of its innovative Points Converter system for South Western Railway at the Fratton depot in Portsmouth.
