All South Western Railway (SWR) articles
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NewsORR publishes first benchmarking report on train operators’ passenger assistance and highlights areas for improvement
The ORR report reveals unreliable delivery of passenger assistance across UK rail operators, prompting formal investigations and action plans to improve service for disabled passengers.
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59% of Britons would judge someone caught fare dodging negatively according to new study
New research from South Western Railway reveals 59% of Britons would judge fare dodgers, as the operator launches a campaign tackling nationwide ticket evasion.
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NewsSouth Western Railway expands body-worn cameras as staff assaults rise
South Western Railway expands body-worn cameras for frontline staff as violent incidents double, launching a bold campaign to deter abuse.
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ArticleTransforming how we deliver rail passenger assistance
Allison Harbor, Accessibility Delivery Manager, South Western Railway, shares the benefits of moving to a real-time system powered by Transreport’s Passenger Assistance technology.
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NewsRail leaders unite at safeguarding conference to tackle youth safety and violence against women
Senior police, youth workers, and rail operators gathered to address safety issues, share best practice, and strengthen safeguarding across the network.
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NewsSouth Western Railway returns to public ownership under new Great British Railways reform plan
South Western Railway is the first operator to return to public control, marking a major step in UK rail reform.
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NewsSWR offers free travel for military personnel and veterans attending Remembrance events
SWR is offering free travel to military personnel, veterans and Poppy Appeal volunteers attending Remembrance events in early November, as part of an initiative funded by the Department for Transport.
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NewsSoutheastern welcomes final two Class 707 City Beam trains
Southeastern has welcomed the final two Class 707 City Beam trains into service, completing the transfer of a total of 30 units from South Western Railway.
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NewsSouth Western Railway launches campaign to boost female train drivers
South Western Railway is aiming to increase the number of women train drivers with a new recruitment campaign, offering training and flexible career opportunities.
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NewsFirst Rail launches 'Generation Rail' initiative to engage young people
First Rail’s 'Generation Rail' initiative aims to boost rail travel among young people by 2050 through improved reliability, affordable fare options and enhanced amenities.
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NewsSouth Western Railway unveils refurbished Class 458 trains
South Western Railway has introduced its first refurbished Class 458 trains, featuring enhanced seating and charging facilities, to operate on suburban routes between London Waterloo and Weybridge and Twickenham.
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NewsSouth Western Railway awaits £50 million plus accessibility funding
South Western Railway anticipates a £50-60 million investment in station accessibility improvements, following a UK government announcement including eight of its stations in the Access for All programme.
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NewsSouth Western Railway hosts the rail industry's first national safeguarding conference
South Western Railway have hosted the first national safeguarding conference for the rail industry, discussing best practice.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly roundup of positive rail news!
In this week's installment of 'Good News Friday' read about SWR's celebrity visitor and the success of Railway Children's fundraiser!
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ArticleHow can we prevent trespassing on the tracks?
As spring has sprung in the UK, there has been a noted rise in trespassing incidents across Network Rail infrastructure.
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NewsGood News Friday: Your weekly roundup of positive rail news!
In this week's installment of 'Good News Friday', read about SWR's football campaign, Lumo's award winning, and Northern's tourism work!
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NewsGood News Friday: A weekly roundup of positive rail news!
The first weekly round up of positive rail news, focusing on the industry stories which emphasise the community.
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NewsSWR and Northern rail services affected by ASLEF strike
UK rail operators South Western Railway (SWR) and Northern have announced their services which will be affected by upcoming ASLEF strikes.
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NewsSouth Western Railway improves air quality with new station tech
UK rail operator South Western Railway (SWR) have employed new air purifying technology in stations, to improve the air quality.
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NewsHonours List includes figures from the rail industry
The New Year Honours List was published last week in the Gazette and includes several figures from the railway industry.