Written questions

South Western Railway: Nationalisation

2026-07-07 · Department for Transport · HL1838 · Official question

Lord Patten

Question

To ask His Majesty's Government what assessment they have made of the performance of South Western Railways since it entered public ownership on 25 May 2025.

Answer

The Department is closely monitoring South Western Railway’s (SWR’s) performance following its transfer into public ownership on 25 May 2025 through a range of measures, including punctuality, cancellations, and passenger experience.When SWR entered publi...