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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

Please note, these contact details are for press enquiries only.

Customer queries, including information on train services, should be directed to the Customer Service Centre on 0345 600 0650. Find out more

Photography and filming requests

Requests to film on our trains or at our stations will require approval from our safety team. Due to the volume of requests we receive, it can take up to two weeks to provide approval.

If you wish to make a request, you will need to provide a risk assessment, including a method of work to demonstrate how you will work safely on our trains or at our stations, along with proof of limited liability insurance.

For information on commercial filming and photography requests, see our Commercial filming page.

Out of hours press enquiries

For press enquiries outside of office hours (0900-1700, Monday to Friday), please use the press office contact details above. The on-call press team will respond to you as quickly as possible.

Latest news

South Western Railway becomes White Ribbon accredited for tackling violence against women and girls

South Western Railway becomes White Ribbon accredited for tackling violence against women and girls

07 September 2026

South Western Railway (SWR) has become White Ribbon accredited for its action to tackle violence against women and girls (VAWG).

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New railway station mural celebrates the rich heritage of Kingston upon Thames

New railway station mural celebrates the rich heritage of Kingston upon Thames

04 September 2026

A striking new mural has been unveiled at Kingston station, celebrating the rich heritage of Kingston upon Thames, its unique place in England’s history, and Railway 200, the 200th anniversary of the railway.

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Cosy pubs, roasts, and countryside walks: New poll reveals Brits cant wait for cooler weather

Cosy pubs, roasts, and countryside walks: New poll reveals Brits cant wait for cooler weather

28 August 2026

New research reveals the nation is more excited for autumn than ever before, with 74% saying this summer made them appreciate chillier weather more

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Paws on patrol: GB first as London Waterloo adds dog patrols to security team

Paws on patrol: GB first as London Waterloo adds dog patrols to security team

21 August 2026

London Waterloo is Britain's first major station to introduce regular dog patrols

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Plan ahead: Engineering works will affect journeys to Guildford and Alton over the August Bank Holiday weekend

Plan ahead: Engineering works will affect journeys to Guildford and Alton over the August Bank Holiday weekend

19 August 2026

Our services between Farnham, Alton and Guildford will be replaced by buses over the August Bank Holiday weekend.

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Gateway to Bournemouth to get step-free access

Gateway to Bournemouth to get step-free access

11 August 2026

Pokesdown station to become step-free, with new lifts providing accessible access to both platforms

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South Western Railway launches crackdown on ‘short-faring’ as total fare evasion cut by more than two-thirds

South Western Railway launches crackdown on ‘short-faring’ as total fare evasion cut by more than two-thirds

03 August 2026

We have launched a major crackdown on ‘short-faring’ after identifying widespread misuse of barcode tickets and e-tickets

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Drone takes to the skies to prevent delays at London Waterloo

Drone takes to the skies to prevent delays at London Waterloo

31 July 2026

We are now deploying automated drone technology to deter and tackle trespass, improve safety and reduce disruption

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Temporary timetable changes to West of England line from Monday 10 August

Temporary timetable changes to West of England line from Monday 10 August

28 July 2026

We are introducing a temporary timetable on the West of England line from Monday 10 August.

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SWR earns highest MOD accolade for supporting Armed Forces

SWR earns highest MOD accolade for supporting Armed Forces

16 July 2026

We have been awarded the Defence Employer Recognition Scheme (ERS) Gold Award

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