Is South Western Railway working?
Most trains across the SWR network are running on time at the moment. Use our Travel Updates tool to check your journey, or sign up for alerts for your journey.
What do I do if I lost my train?
If you have lost an item on the train, you will need to contact the station where that train terminated.
Why South West Trains lost franchise?
The operator, owned by FirstGroup and Hong Kong-based firm MTR, said it had been affected by issues including strikes and infrastructure reliability. SWR services were disrupted for 27 days in December by the latest in a series of strikes over the future of guards.
Who is South West Trains owned by?
FirstGroup
First MTR South Western Trains Limited, trading as South Western Railway (SWR), is a British train operating company owned by FirstGroup (70%) and MTR Corporation (30%) that operates the South Western franchise. It operates commuter services from its Central London terminus at London Waterloo to South West London.
Are SWR striking?
Network Rail and more than 2,100 SWR RMT members are set to take strike action on Tuesday 21, Thursday 23 and Saturday 25 June, causing severe disruption.
Is there a lost and found for the LIRR?
The LIRR Lost & Found Office is located in Penn Station between Track 16 and Track 17 in the Exit Concourse.
Why is RMT striking?
Following a vote on industrial action in late May, 40,000 members of the National Union of Rail, Maritime and Transport Workers Union (RMT) decided to strike over three days in June (21, 23, 25) in response to poor pay and working conditions and job insecurity.
Is GWR going on strike?
TSSA has also successfully balloted GWR members for industrial action, but no dates for strikes have yet been confirmed.
Can you drink alcohol on trains UK?
Alcohol and public transport You can drink and buy alcohol on national trains in the UK. However, operators can decide to run ‘dry’ trains where you can’t consume or carry alcohol on board, for example trains going to football matches or other sporting events.
Are you allowed to eat on trains UK?
You can eat, and will have to eat if you’re on the train for 5 hours! Long distance trains such as Edinburgh to London usually have a buffet bar where you get food and drinks to take back to your seat and in. In first class they have an “at seat” meal service that’s included in the price of your ticket.
What is the phone number for British Rail Enquiries?
03457 48 49 50
03457 48 49 50. Calls cost no more than calls to geographic numbers (01 or 02) and may be included in inclusive minutes and discount schemes in the same way.
What is happening to the South Western Railway in reading?
This important junction allows trains to travel between London Waterloo, Reading and Windsor & Eton Riverside, or to Strawberry Hill, where South Western Railway (SWR) maintain trains at their Strawberry Hill depot. Engineers will also renew 500 yards of conductor rail, which provide power to trains, to improve reliability in the area.
How do I contact South Western Railway about lost property?
This may not always be run by South Western Railway. We’ll let you know if you need to contact anyone else. Contact us… Please email us at [email protected] and we’ll answer you as soon as we can.
How do I find out about service disruption on the railway?
You can do this by visiting www.nationalrail.co.uk and for more information of service disruption on our network, please visit: southwesternrailway.com/disruption If you would prefer to use local buses to continue your journey please check Traveline – your rail ticket is not valid on local buses unless stated above.
How will storm Barra affect SWR services?
SWR services between London Waterloo and Exeter (via Salisbury) will run as normal. Storm Barra is forecast to bring high winds and heavy rain to our network today. Strong winds and heavy rain have been forecast today across the South Western Railway network, this could result in trees or other debris being blown on to the tracks.