Modernising travel in the South West

Changes happening now in the South West

Below are press releases from rail companies in the South West promoting changes and improvements happening in the area.

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Rapid Covid testing service for rail staff
The UK’s biggest rail franchise is offering twice-weekly rapid lateral flow tests to its colleagues who can’t work from home....
Southbourne station in West Sussex gets a new lease of life
Passengers in West Sussex will now benefit from £383k platform upgrade to improve journeys for all who use the...
CrossCountry to provide vital support to medical sector
Long distance train operator CrossCountry and InterCity Railfreight are today teaming up to provide a key service transporting...
Multi-million pound project to upgrade 1980s Horsham station
Passengers with Southern and Thameslink are advised to plan ahead for major work on the Arun Valley Line in the summer....
Traeth Mawr Viaduct gets £1.85m investment to improve resilience on Cambrian Line
Network Rail is helping to improve the resilience of the Cambrian Line with a £1.85m project to restore Traeth Mawr Viaduct...
Network Rail completes biggest track investment on St Ives Bay line in 60 years
The completion of Network Rail’s £3m track upgrade will help to provide a more reliable railway for passengers in Cornwall.

People across the South West support rail companies’ proposals for change

The rail industry recognise the need for big changes, that's why together we submitted proposals for a radical alternative to the current franchising system to the independently-chaired Williams review looking into the future of Britain's railway. We proposed for a more customer focussed, joined-up and accountable railway.

Find out more about our Big Plan for change