South West Trains News
South West trains is recognised for excellence
South West Trains has been awarded 5 stars by the British Quality Foundation (BQF) in the Recognised for Excellence programme.
South West trains supports 2012 Poppy Appeal
South West Trains is helping to support the Royal British Legion’s 2012 Poppy Appeal.
New online tool helps South West trains passengers to monitor train service
South West Trains passengers can now access improved information about their train journey, following the launch of a new online ‘Rainbow Board’ which offers an at-a-glance summary of how the South West Trains’ network is running.
Farnborough Station to benefit from half a million pound investment
Passengers using Farnborough railway station are now benefitting from the completion of the £550,000 upgrade of the stations facilities.
South West Trains launches first “tweet the manager”
Train operator South West Trains will be carried out its first ‘Tweet the Manager’ session last week.
Multi-million pound train fleet investment set to create jobs
Work has started on a multi-million-pound investment in a key part of the South West Trains fleet and a new state-of-the-art paint shop that will boost the regional economy, create jobs and improve accessibility for passengers with disabilities.
South West Trains confirms plans for paralympic games
With less than a week to go until the start of the London 2012 Paralympic Games, South West Trains is reminding people to plan their train travel and take advantage of the special rail fares still on offer.
New PA system keeps Waterloo passengers on the move
Passengers using Waterloo station will notice that announcements are clearer and easier to hear than ever before, following a multi-million pound investment in a new, state-of-the art public address system for the station.
Full South West Trains service to run during London 2012
South West Trains confirmed that it will run a full service during the London 2012 games despite an overtime ban announced today by the RMT union.
South West trains employees vote against strike during 2012 games
South West Trains welcomed confirmation that RMT members had voted against taking a strike during the London 2012 Games.
Rail industry “disappointed” with delay to Twickenham station redevelopment scheme
Network Rail and South West Trains have today expressed disappointment at hearing the proposed redevelopment of Twickenham station will be delayed.
Olympic torches to go on display at railway stations
South West Trains passengers are to get the chance to view the torches being carried by two of the company’s employees during the official torch relay.