South Western Railway (SWR) has announced that the upgraded Island Line is set to reopen on November 1.
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Rail disruption after multiple track circuit failures
Passengers on some of the busiest rail routes in the country suffered travel disruption on Friday because of multiple track circuit failures.
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Railway children urge passengers to wear face coverings
South Western Railway staff are using an unlikely voice to spread a message about face coverings.
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South Western Railway’s retiring Island Line fleet looking for new homes
South Western Railway (SWR) is looking for new homes for its retiring Island Line fleet.
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Rail workers’ 27-day strike set to go ahead
A near month-long strike by rail workers is set to go ahead after talks failed to resolve a long-running dispute over guards on trains.
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South Western Railway workers to strike for 27 days
Workers on South Western Railway are to strike for 27 days before the end of the year in the long-running dispute over guards on trains.
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Island Line to remain in rail franchising system after four-year battle
Vivarail trains for Isle of Wight as part of £26m investment by Phil Marsh THE unique Island Line will remain a heavy rail-operated route thanks
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‘Royal Windsor Steam Express’ to return in 2020
Regular steam operation will return to London Waterloo in 2020 after Steam Dreams confirmed its ‘Royal Windsor Steam Express’ will run again next summer. Operating
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Disruption after Strawberry Hill depot derailment
South Western Railway Class 456 No. 456021 was derailed entering the sidings at Strawberry Hill depot on the evening of May 29-30. It blocked access, leading
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More issues mean delays for SWR Class 442 return
PLANS by South Western Railway to re-introduce Class 442s to the third rail network have been delayed again. The refurbished sets were due to enter
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