news Network Rail starts roof renovations at London Waterloo station 20 April 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Network Rail are refurbishing London Waterloo’s 100-year-old station to replace the existing glazing and support structures and bring the roof back to its former glory.
news South Western Railway praised for workplace inclusivity 27 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) South Western Railway have been recognised for making progress in fostering an inclusive workplace and culture.
news South Western Railway to install lifesaving defibrillators at all of its staffed stations 14 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) 154 South Western Railway stations are to have publicly accessible defibrillators installed by the end of the summer.
news South Western Railway upgrading waiting rooms across its network 7 March 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Waiting rooms at 10 South Western Railway stations are to be revamped with new and improved features to help customers relax and work while on the network.
news SWR to trial QR code technology to enhance passenger experience 17 February 2023 | By Global Railway Review Passengers who scan the QR codes onboard South Western Railway trains will quickly and conveniently be able to access real-time journey information.
news South Western Railway trial AI technology to improve accessibility 8 February 2023 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Artificial Intelligence technology which provides British Sign Language for deaf customers at London Waterloo is being trialled by South Western Railway.
news SWR train depot staff protected with state-of-the-art safety technology 28 October 2022 | By Zonegreen Zonegreen have equipped one of the UK's busiest maintenance depots with state-of-the-art technology to protect staff from train movements.
news Network Rail continues £15.5m improvement work at Clapham Junction 26 October 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) Network Rail have begun the second phase of a project to make Clapham Junction a more enjoyable passenger experience.
news South Western Railway bringing new superfast Wi-Fi to train passengers 25 October 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) SWR customers will be able to enjoy superfast Wi-Fi on-board SWR services from Basingstoke to Earlsfield thanks to a new rail-5G project.
news South Western Railway commit to reach net zero by 2040 29 September 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) South Western Railway have announced a landmark commitment to reach net zero carbon emissions by 2040 at the latest.
news South Western Railway upgrades wayfinding signage at three flagship stations 11 August 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) SWR have completed a signage upgrade at three Wimbledon, Richmond, and Woking stations, enabling customers to navigate their way more easily.
news SWR embark on industry-first sight loss assistance trial 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.
news South Western Railway outlines its plans to improve passenger experience 21 July 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) In its business plan for 2022/2023, South Western Railway (SWR) have set out how it will aim to meet post-pandemic demands while still delivering improvements for passengers.
news SWR’s Island Line upgrade earns prestigious sustainability rating 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.
news New Chief Operating Officer announced by South Western Railway 20 June 2022 | By Elliot Robinson (Editorial Assistant - Global Railway Review) SWR have announced that Stuart Meek, former Operations Director for the Go-Ahead Group, will be the new COO.
