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DFTO announces major plans for train operators

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January 8, 2026
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The Department for Tranport Operator (DFTO) has announced major changes for publicly owned train operators during the coming year

London Waterloo trains resume after Christmas engineering work

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January 5, 2026
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Train services have resumed between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction after completion of Christmas engineering work to upgrade the line.

London Waterloo trains resume after Christmas engineering work

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January 5, 2026
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Train services have resumed between London Waterloo and Clapham Junction after completion of Christmas engineering work to upgrade the line.

Starlink to be used on South Western Railway trains as part of WiFi trial

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December 20, 2025
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Starlink is to be used as part of a trial on South Western Railway services to provide a better internet connection for passengers. The trial…

Work to make southwest London fully accessible to start soon

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December 19, 2025
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In the next few months, work will start to make Wandsworth Town station in southwest London fully accessible.

Heritage award for Richmond station restoration

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December 7, 2025
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The National Railway Heritage Awards have declared the restoration of Richmond station in South West London the winner of their Railway Heritage Trust Conservation Award.

Class 455 farewell train sells out in 15 seconds as second tour announced

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December 3, 2025
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Tickets for the upcoming Class 455 Farewell Tour sold out in just 15 seconds, with more than 9,000 enthusiasts waiting for 400 tickets. The tour…

Thermal Imaging Cameras installed on South Western Hotshot train

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November 23, 2025
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SWR names a class 450 ‘Hotshot’ ahead of a 12-month trial fitted with Thermal Imaging Cameras

Publicly owned train operators take steps to improve accessibility

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November 17, 2025
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The Department for Transport has revealed how train operators in public ownership are improving the accessibility of their services.

Special charity tour to bid farewell to South Western’s Class 455s

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November 7, 2025
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A special farewell tour will run this December as South Western Railway bids farewell to its Class 455 trains. The fleet of trains, which run…