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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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.
SWR awarded prestigious apprenticeship accreditation
This Apprenticeship Week, South Western Railway (SWR) has become the first rail company in the country to have been awarded...
Take a ride on the GWR Brain Train from the safety of home
Youngsters are being encouraged to take a ride on the GWR Brain Train and test their knowledge of the Great Western network.
SWR and BTP clamp down on antisocial behaviour in joint initiative
South Western Railway (SWR) and the British Transport Police (BTP) have said that they will continue to focus on anti-social...
Extra trains to help vaccine roll-out
The additional station stops on trains between Paddington and Bedwyn are intended to help those travelling to the new...

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