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Video: TikTok star Francis Bourgeois unveils new look for London based train

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March 9, 2024
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SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) invited TikTok star Francis Bourgeois to unveil a retro look for a Class 455 London commuter train.

Swanage Railway withdraws plans for Wareham train service

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March 6, 2024
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The Swanage Railway has withdrawn its plans for a train service to connect Swanage with the mainline at Wareham.

Services on Heart of Wessex Line to be disrupted by track renewal work

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March 6, 2024
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Later this month Great Western Railway services on the Dorchester-Weymouth Heart of Wessex line will be disrupted due to track renewal work.

Over half UK trains have been replaced or upgraded

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February 24, 2024
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In the last ten years, over half (54%) of Britain’s passenger trains replaced or upgraded to improve passengers’ journeys.

Reading to Gatwick railway to close for 9 days for signal upgrades

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February 7, 2024
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The rail line between Reading and Gatwick Airport will close for nine days from this Saturday, as Network Rail upgrades signalling.

Half Term Disruption for Hampshire Rail Passengers

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February 6, 2024
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Passengers travelling between Eastleigh and Fareham face another week of disruption next week, following last week’s suspension for stabilisation work.

London Waterloo sees return of unique electric train

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January 31, 2024
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No. 3417 ‘Gordon Pettitt’ returned to the mainline at a special event at London Waterloo last Saturday (27 January).

Wokingham to see diversions for motorists starting today (26th Jan) as Network Rail carries out reliability upgrades

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January 26, 2024
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Level crossings at Wokingham station and Easthampstead Road (Star Lane) will be temporarily closed whilst the upgrade work takes place

Disruption to services between Eastleigh and Fareham next week

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January 26, 2024
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The line between Eastleigh and Fareham will be closed from 29 January to 2 February so that urgent landslip prevention repairs can be carried out.

South Western Railway cuts services during upcoming industrial action

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January 26, 2024
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South Western Railway is urging people to only travel if absolutely necessary during train drivers’ strike action next Tuesday (30 January).