South Western Railway was renationalised in the early hours of Sunday May 25, ending more than 29 years under private control.
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Aph1967 - 26/05/2025 15:57
Blimey, any chance journalists could see this as a positive opportunity. Lord Hendys comments about an integrated track and train railway are particularly pertinent and very positive. Reigning in the ROSCOs and having proper cascade plans should be next. Withdrawing 15/20 year old trains from the LM mainline with no plan for their use whilst 30 year stock is still in use is mindless.