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Press Enquiries

If you are a member of the press please contact the South Western Railway press office team on:

Email: press@swrailway.com
Phone: 07623 514 055

If you have an urgent enquiry out of hours a member of the on call press team will have access to these and will respond to you as soon as they can.


Latest news

South Western Railway confirms strike day services in September and October

South Western Railway confirms strike day services in September and October

25 September 2023

We have confirmed our services on days of industrial and strike action in September and October.

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All aboard – SWR launches campaign to end discrimination and abuse on the railway

All aboard – SWR launches campaign to end discrimination and abuse on the railway

25 September 2023

We have today launched a major new campaign – called All aboard – to tackle discrimination and abuse on the railway and affirm that everyone is welcome on its network.

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South Western Railway celebrates as over 100 of our stations are adopted by local community volunteers

South Western Railway celebrates as over 100 of our stations are adopted by local community volunteers

21 September 2023

We're celebrating a landmark milestone as over 100 of our stations are now adopted by local community volunteers, cementing our leadership in community engagement.

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South Western Railway celebrates as Staines and Hampshire Community Rail Partnership win at the National Rail Awards

South Western Railway celebrates as Staines and Hampshire Community Rail Partnership win at the National Rail Awards

15 September 2023

We are celebrating today after one of our stations and one of our community rail partners won at the 2023 National Rail Awards.

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Ten William Blake inspired mosaics unveiled at Surbiton station

Ten William Blake inspired mosaics unveiled at Surbiton station

11 September 2023

Network Rail and SWR have worked alongside partners to install ten mosaics at Grade II listed Surbiton station.

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South Western Railway invests £1.5 million in projects by local communities

South Western Railway invests £1.5 million in projects by local communities

06 September 2023

We are announcing a £1.5 million investment in 58 local community projects across our network, from Vauxhall in London to Exeter in Devon.

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No South Western Railway services to Southampton, Salisbury or Weymouth on Friday 1 September

No South Western Railway services to Southampton, Salisbury or Weymouth on Friday 1 September

29 August 2023

We are reminding customers that we will not operate trains beyond Basingstoke on Friday 1 September due to ASLEF union strike action.   

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No SWR services to Portsmouth or on the Isle of Wight on 1 September

No SWR services to Portsmouth or on the Isle of Wight on 1 September

29 August 2023

We are reminding customers that we will not operate trains to or from Portsmouth on Friday 1 September and the Island Line will be closed.

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No South Western Railway services beyond Twickenham on Friday 1 September

No South Western Railway services beyond Twickenham on Friday 1 September

29 August 2023

On Friday 1 September, there will be no services beyond Twickenham and major stations such as Hounslow, Feltham and Staines will not be served. 

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South Western Railway confirms strike day services on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 September

South Western Railway confirms strike day services on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 September

29 August 2023

Customers are advised to only travel if absolutely necessary on Friday 1 and Saturday 2 September

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