Category: Train Operating Companies

South Western Railway boosts commuter capacity as 30th Arterio train enters service

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

New low-cost train service launches linking Glasgow with North East and London

The all-electric train company Lumo has launched an affordable and reliable new service linking Glasgow directly with Falkirk, Edinburgh, the North East of England and London with great fanfare. Customers will be able to travel for as little as £33.10 between London and Glasgow, with tickets starting from an astonishing £10.90 between Newcastle and Glasgow. The low […]

Grand Central launches first direct train from Seaham to London

Open access operator Grand Central has launched the first-ever direct services between Seaham and London, in a boost to the town’s regional connectivity. A celebration event took place at Seaham station today (Monday 15 December) to mark the historic occasion, attended by local MP Grahame Morris and other local councillors and businesses, who heralded the […]