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{{About|the future operator of the South Western railway franchise|the current operator|South West Trains|the historical railway company|London & South Western Railway}}
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'''South Western Railway'''<ref>[http://data.companieshouse.gov.uk/doc/company/07900320 Companies House extract company no 7900320] First MTR South Western Trains Limited</ref> (SWR) is an English [[train operating company]] owned by [[FirstGroup]] (70%) and [[MTR Corporation]] (30%) that will commence operating the [[South Western franchise]] on 20 August 2017.
'''South Western Railway'''<ref>[http://data.companieshouse.gov.uk/doc/company/07900320 Companies House extract company no 7900320] First MTR South Western Trains Limited</ref> (SWR) is an English [[train operating company]] owned by [[FirstGroup]] (70%) and [[MTR Corporation]] (30%) that commenced operating the [[South Western franchise]] on 20 August 2017.


==History==
==History==
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In February 2016, the DfT announced [[FirstGroup]] and Stagecoach had been shortlisted to bid for the next South Western franchise.<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/two-companies-shortlisted-to-compete-for-the-next-south-western-rail-franchise Two companies shortlisted to compete for the next South Western rail franchise] Department for Transport 4 February 2016</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/stagecoach-and-firstgroup-shortlisted-for-south-western-franchise.html Stagecoach and FirstGroup shortlisted for South Western franchise] ''Railway Gazette International'' 4 February 2016</ref> In June 2016, [[MTR Corporation]] took a 30% shareholding in the FirstGroup bid.<ref>[http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/16/mtr-and-first-partner-for-south-western-bid MTR and First partner for South Western bid] ''Rail Magazine'' 16 June 2016</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/mtr-joins-firstgroups-bid-for-south-western-rail-franchise.html MTR joins FirstGroup's bid for South Western rail franchise] ''Railway Gazette International'' 16 June 2016</ref> In July 2016, the DfT issued the Invitation to Tender.<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/better-journeys-on-the-way-for-rail-passengers-across-the-south-western-network Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the South Western network] Department for Transport 4 July 2016</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/south-western-invitations-to-tender-issued.html South Western invitation to tender issued] ''Railway Gazette International'' 4 July 2016</ref>
In February 2016, the DfT announced [[FirstGroup]] and Stagecoach had been shortlisted to bid for the next South Western franchise.<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/two-companies-shortlisted-to-compete-for-the-next-south-western-rail-franchise Two companies shortlisted to compete for the next South Western rail franchise] Department for Transport 4 February 2016</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/stagecoach-and-firstgroup-shortlisted-for-south-western-franchise.html Stagecoach and FirstGroup shortlisted for South Western franchise] ''Railway Gazette International'' 4 February 2016</ref> In June 2016, [[MTR Corporation]] took a 30% shareholding in the FirstGroup bid.<ref>[http://www.railmagazine.com/news/network/2016/06/16/mtr-and-first-partner-for-south-western-bid MTR and First partner for South Western bid] ''Rail Magazine'' 16 June 2016</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/mtr-joins-firstgroups-bid-for-south-western-rail-franchise.html MTR joins FirstGroup's bid for South Western rail franchise] ''Railway Gazette International'' 16 June 2016</ref> In July 2016, the DfT issued the Invitation to Tender.<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/government/news/better-journeys-on-the-way-for-rail-passengers-across-the-south-western-network Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the South Western network] Department for Transport 4 July 2016</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/passenger/single-view/view/south-western-invitations-to-tender-issued.html South Western invitation to tender issued] ''Railway Gazette International'' 4 July 2016</ref>


In March 2017, the franchise was awarded to First/MTR with operations to commence on 20 August 2017. It will run until 18 August 2024, with an option for the DfT to extend for a further 48 weeks.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39403162 South West Trains: Hong Kong firm MTR to help run rail franchise] ''BBC News'' 27 March 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.firstgroupplc.com/about-firstgroup/uk-rail/improving-south-western-railway.aspx South Western Railway] FirstGroup</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/news/europe/single-view/view/first-mtr-joint-venture-wins-south-western-franchise.html First MTR joint venture wins South Western franchise] ''Railway Gazette International'' 27 March 2017</ref>
In March 2017, the franchise was awarded to First/MTR with operations commencing on 20 August 2017. It will run until 18 August 2024, with an option for the DfT to extend for a further 48 weeks.<ref>[http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-39403162 South West Trains: Hong Kong firm MTR to help run rail franchise] ''BBC News'' 27 March 2017</ref><ref>[http://www.firstgroupplc.com/about-firstgroup/uk-rail/improving-south-western-railway.aspx South Western Railway] FirstGroup</ref><ref>[http://www.railwaygazette.com/news/news/europe/single-view/view/first-mtr-joint-venture-wins-south-western-franchise.html First MTR joint venture wins South Western franchise] ''Railway Gazette International'' 27 March 2017</ref>


In July 2017, the [[Competition & Markets Authority]] (CMA) sought undertakings from SWR that it would not abuse its monopoly on services to the [[West of England]], [[Dorset]] and [[Somerset]], as FirstGroup also operates the [[Greater Western franchise]] in these regions.<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/firstgroup-and-mtr-south-western-rail-franchise-merger-inquiry FirstGroup and MTR / SouthWestern rail franchise merger inquiry] Competition & Markets Authority</ref><ref>[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5975f6f8ed915d59bd000008/swt-firtsgroup-mtr-consultation-on-proposed-uils.pdf Anticipated acquisition by First MTR South Western Trains Limited of South Western Franchise] Competition & Markets Authority</ref>
In July 2017, the [[Competition & Markets Authority]] (CMA) sought undertakings from SWR that it would not abuse its monopoly on services to the [[West of England]], [[Dorset]] and [[Somerset]], as FirstGroup also operates the [[Greater Western franchise]] in these regions.<ref>[https://www.gov.uk/cma-cases/firstgroup-and-mtr-south-western-rail-franchise-merger-inquiry FirstGroup and MTR / SouthWestern rail franchise merger inquiry] Competition & Markets Authority</ref><ref>[https://assets.publishing.service.gov.uk/media/5975f6f8ed915d59bd000008/swt-firtsgroup-mtr-consultation-on-proposed-uils.pdf Anticipated acquisition by First MTR South Western Trains Limited of South Western Franchise] Competition & Markets Authority</ref>
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Revision as of 22:33, 19 August 2017

This article is about the operator of the South Western railway franchise. For the former operator, see South West Trains. For the historical railway company, see London & South Western Railway.
South Western Railway
Overview
Franchise(s)South Western (20 Aug 2017 – 18 Aug 2024)
Main region(s)Greater London
Surrey
Hampshire
Dorset
Berkshire
Other region(s)Isle of Wight
Wiltshire
Somerset
Devon
Parent companyFirstGroup (70%)
MTR Corporation (30%)
Reporting markSW
Route map
Route map

South Western Railway[1] (SWR) is an English train operating company owned by FirstGroup (70%) and MTR Corporation (30%) that commenced operating the South Western franchise on 20 August 2017.

History

After failing to negotiate an extension of the South Western franchise with the incumbent South West Trains (owned by Stagecoach), the Department for Transport (DfT) announced in July 2015 that the franchise would be relet.[2][3][4]

In February 2016, the DfT announced FirstGroup and Stagecoach had been shortlisted to bid for the next South Western franchise.[5][6] In June 2016, MTR Corporation took a 30% shareholding in the FirstGroup bid.[7][8] In July 2016, the DfT issued the Invitation to Tender.[9][10]

In March 2017, the franchise was awarded to First/MTR with operations commencing on 20 August 2017. It will run until 18 August 2024, with an option for the DfT to extend for a further 48 weeks.[11][12][13]

In July 2017, the Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) sought undertakings from SWR that it would not abuse its monopoly on services to the West of England, Dorset and Somerset, as FirstGroup also operates the Greater Western franchise in these regions.[14][15]

Future operations

Improvements promised under the new contract:[16]

  • Refurbished trains
  • Journeys to London 8 minutes faster from Southampton, 9 minutes faster from Bournemouth, 10 minutes faster from Exeter and 14 minutes faster from Weymouth
  • Free Wi-Fi at all stations and on mainland trains
  • 29 additional weekday and Saturday services between Portsmouth & Southsea and Southampton Central
  • 35 additional weekday and Saturday services between Portsmouth & Southsea and London Waterloo
  • More Sunday services
  • Investment in stations, including improvements to Southampton Central station
  • Live information on seating availability and crowding levels via a new mobile phone app

Rolling stock

South Western Railway inherited a fleet of Class 158, 159, 444, 450, 455, 456, 458, 483 and 707s from South West Trains. Eighteen 442s will enter service after being overhauled.[17]

Fleet table

Class Image Type Top speed Carriages Number Built
mph km/h
Mainland
158 Express Sprinter DMU 90 145 2 10 1989–1992
159 South Western Turbo DMU 90 145 3 30 159/0 1992–1993
159/1 Converted 2006–2007
442 Wessex Electric EMU 100 160 5 18 1988-1989
444 Desiro EMU 100 160 5 45 2003–2004
450 Desiro EMU 100 160 4 127 2002–2006
455
EMU 75 120 4 91 1982–1985
456 EMU 75 120 2 24 1990–1991
458 Juniper EMU 75 120 5 36 2013–2016
707 Desiro City EMU 100 160 5 30 2016-2017
Isle of Wight
483 EMU 45 72.5 2 6 1938

Future fleet

The class 455, 456, 458 and 707 fleets will be replaced by 750 Aventra carriages built by Bombardier in Derby, for use on Reading, Windsor and south west London services by December 2020.[18][19][20]

Class Image Type Top speed Carriages Number Routes operated Enter Service
mph km/h
Aventra File:South Western Railway Aventra.png EMU 100 160 5 30 Reading, Windsor & South West London suburban 2019-2020
10 60

References

  1. ^ Companies House extract company no 7900320 First MTR South Western Trains Limited
  2. ^ South West Trains franchise out to competition BBC News 7 July 2015
  3. ^ South West Trains to be refranchised Railway Gazette International 7 July 2015
  4. ^ "No direct franchise for South West Trains in 2017" Rail Magazine issue 779 22 July 2015 page 8
  5. ^ Two companies shortlisted to compete for the next South Western rail franchise Department for Transport 4 February 2016
  6. ^ Stagecoach and FirstGroup shortlisted for South Western franchise Railway Gazette International 4 February 2016
  7. ^ MTR and First partner for South Western bid Rail Magazine 16 June 2016
  8. ^ MTR joins FirstGroup's bid for South Western rail franchise Railway Gazette International 16 June 2016
  9. ^ Better journeys on the way for rail passengers across the South Western network Department for Transport 4 July 2016
  10. ^ South Western invitation to tender issued Railway Gazette International 4 July 2016
  11. ^ South West Trains: Hong Kong firm MTR to help run rail franchise BBC News 27 March 2017
  12. ^ South Western Railway FirstGroup
  13. ^ First MTR joint venture wins South Western franchise Railway Gazette International 27 March 2017
  14. ^ FirstGroup and MTR / SouthWestern rail franchise merger inquiry Competition & Markets Authority
  15. ^ Anticipated acquisition by First MTR South Western Trains Limited of South Western Franchise Competition & Markets Authority
  16. ^ Our proposition FirstGroup
  17. ^ South Western rail commuters promised more seats and faster trains to London when Anglo-Hong Kong consortium takes over The Independent 27 March 2017
  18. ^ South Western orders new fleet of 90 trains BBC News 20 June 2017
  19. ^ FirstGroup and MTR order 750 EMU cars for South Western franchise International Railway Journal 20 June 2017
  20. ^ Bombardier to supply 750 EMU cars for South Western franchise Railway Gazette International 20 June 2017


Preceded by Operator of South Western franchise
2017 - 2024 		Succeeded by
incumbent
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