SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) today announced a major milestone in the Arterio fleet rollout programme, with the 30th Arterio diagram entering service. The 30 Arterios are now operating over 390 daily services, transforming journeys for tens of thousands of customers. The new fleet is now serving all 96 stations on SWR’s suburban network including Ascot, Barnes, Earlsfield, Feltham, Guilford, Hampton Court, Hounslow, Kingston, Putney, Reading, Richmond, Surbiton, Twickenham, Wimbledon and […]
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Work to make Wandsworth Town fully accessible to start in February 2026
Network Rail and South Western Railway (SWR) will begin work in February 2026 to make Wandsworth Town station in south west London fully step free, improving access for passengers with reduced mobility, parents with pushchairs and those travelling with luggage. The station, which sits between Clapham Junction and Putney, on the SWR route will become […]
Thousands turn out for three days of Railway 200 celebrations at Southampton Central
MORE than 2,000 visitors flocked to Southampton Central this week to celebrate the 200th anniversary of Britain’s railway. South Western Railway (SWR) were honoured to host the Railway 200 Inspiration train between Sunday 14 and Tuesday 16 December when it visited the flagship station, itself a hotbed of railway history. Curated in partnership with the National […]
Hereward Line’s first Poetry Train celebrates Railway 200 and the Fens
A unique cultural event brought poetry to the railway as a special train journey from Peterborough to Ely delighted passengers with live readings inspired by Railway 200, the Fens, and the surrounding landscape. Organised by the Hereward Community Rail Partnership (CRP), the event was the first of its kind in the region, combining travel, history […]
The rail freight teams working behind the scenes to deliver Christmas across Wales and Borders route
If Network Rail did Christmas adverts, this would be ours. Join us for a festive look behind the scenes at Wentloog, where rail freight helps keep shelves stocked, supports Welsh industry and cuts congestion at the busiest time of year. Rail freight is a major and complex logistical operation, bringing together infrastructure managers, freight operators, […]
Exeter St Davids passengers advised lifts will be out of service from next month as refurbishment takes place
Passengers using Exeter St Davids station are being warned there will be no lifts between platforms from next month owing to a major refurbishment project. All three passenger lifts at the station are being replaced from Monday 5 January with the work expected to be completed in the spring. Those passengers who are unable to […]
HALOS discusses their Transport industry predictions for 2026
“The delivery and logistics industry is poised for a major acceleration in 2026. Adoption of body-worn cameras will start where it always does – safety and security. Protecting drivers or staff from aggressive behaviour and deterring theft of high-value goods has to remain a priority. But very quickly, body-worn cameras become a better proof-of-delivery mechanism […]
London’s Therapia Lane trams depot in Croydon makes green transition through removal of fossil fuels and installation of hundreds of new solar panels
Therapia Lane, where London Trams are based, has become Transport for London’s first depot to remove fossil gas usage by upgrading its heating system. It has also introduced on-site solar generation. By adapting the depot in its biggest overhaul since it opened 27 years ago, the new heating and power system prepares the site for […]
Avanti West Coast enhances connectivity on Liverpool route in new timetable
Avanti West Coast has introduced its new December timetable with an increase to services on its Liverpool route. Launched this week, the intercity operator’s new timetable is focused on enhancing connectivity to Liverpool, with customers travelling on this route now able to benefit from the option of two trains per hour throughout most of […]
First of Great Western Railway’s recommissioned Class 175 trains enters passenger service
The first of Great Western Railway’s recommissioned Class 175 trains has entered into passenger service ahead of their phased rollout next year. Yesterday’s 1340 Plymouth-Penzance service was operated by 175001. It then operated the 1552 return service. GWR leased 26 Class 175 trains earlier this year as part of plans to rejuvenate its regional and […]