Royal Marines abseil from Victory Arch as London Waterloo marks 20 years of London Poppy Day

South Western marked the 20th anniversary of London Poppy Day at London Waterloo, Britain’s biggest railway station.   London Poppy Day is the flagship fundraising event for the Royal British Legion’s (RBL) annual Poppy Appeal. Donations to RBL help support the needs of serving Armed Forces personnel, veterans and their families.  Last year, £1.5 million was raised across […]

London Waterloo adds dog patrols to security team

Canine colleagues Riley, Buster, and Flo have joined the South Western Railway (SWR) and Network Rail Wessex (NR Wessex) team at London Waterloo, providing extra reassurance for customers and strengthening security at Britain’s biggest station. The dogs began regular patrols this month as part of a three-month trial. While their arrival is not linked to […]

New rail timetable brings more seats and new overnight trains

The new national train timetable on 17th May, will see more seats, connectivity, overnight trains, and the return of the iconic Flying Scotsman.