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Brits told to ‘avoid’ non-essential travel to tourist hotspots as heatwave lingers on

Network Rail said services operating in the Met Office’s red and amber zones should only be used ‘if absolutely necessary’

The Independent UK

Waterloo train delays: 'Smoke on tracks' disrupts South Western Railway services at major London railway station

SWR said some of its London Waterloo services were being forced to run slower than usual while a safety inspection took place

Evening Standard

Train services at London Waterloo station delayed after reports of smoke on tracks

SWR said that ‘smoke was reported on the track’ between Waterloo and Vauxhall

Evening Standard

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A year after nationalisation, is South Western Railway delivering?

Rail minister Peter Hendy says fast rollout shows reforms are working as questions over reliability remain

The Guardian - UK

RFU renews bid for concerts from world's biggest artists at Twickenham

The Rugby Football Union wants to hold 15 major non-sporting events annually at the stadium in south west London

Evening Standard

Train disruption latest: Commuters braced for ‘major delays’ across southern England after radio fault

Gatwick Express, Great Western Railway, South Western Railway and London Overground all among operators affected today

The Independent UK

Plug-in hybrids use three times more fuel than manufacturers claim, analysis finds

While most hybrids are said to use one to two litres of fuel per 100km, a study claims they need six litres on average

The Guardian - UK

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German church’s televised ‘slime Jesus’ provokes fury on right

Christmas Eve live broadcast showed holy child portrayed by female performance artist writhing in sticky rice paper

The Guardian - UK

SWR train trials Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet to fix New Forest blackspot

A service from London Waterloo to Weymouth used satellite connection on 20 December

The Independent UK

South London train station wins award after being restored to its art deco glory in stunning makeover

The transformation was completed in September this year and has been officially recognised with a National Heritage Railway Award

Evening Standard

Four countries to boycott Eurovision 2026 as Israel cleared to compete

Ireland, Spain, Slovenia and the Netherlands pull out after decision not to hold vote on Israel’s participation

The Guardian - UK

First rail operator to be renationalised apologises for disruption

Passengers on South Western Railway have suffered delays and cancellations on some of the country’s busiest routes.

Evening Standard

London Waterloo Station Train Delays: Fatal Tragedy Sparks 'Unparalleled Travel Crisis' With 90-Minute Delays Expected Until Saturday

Fatal track incident throws London Waterloo and Surrey rail services into chaos. Delays up to 90 minutes expected until Saturday.

International Business Times UK

Rail services in parts of England are cut as tracks disturbed by lack of moisture

South Western Railway says some trains cannot travel at full speed after sunniest spring in more than 100 years

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Evening Standard

Train services axed because of dry soil

South Western Railway (SWR) said it has ‘no alternative’ but to run reduced services from London Waterloo to Devon.

The Independent UK

The unexpected reason this train company has slashed its services

The new timetable will be in place until further notice

The Independent UK

South Western Railway unveils ‘platform hoover’ trains to tackle ‘extreme’ Waterloo overcrowding

Putney MP Fleur Anderson has campaigned on the risks posed by busy rail services

Evening Standard

Waterloo woe: £1bn fleet of ‘platform hoover’ trains to be rolled out to help tackle ‘extreme overcrowding'

The ‘platform hoover’ trains have over 50% more capacity than the exisiting trains running through south west London

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Evening Standard

Continued disruption at Waterloo as services return after signal failure

The equipment that routes trains in and out of the station failed, according to South Western Railway.

The Independent UK

London Waterloo disruption live: Rush hour chaos looms as SWR issue ‘do not travel’ warning

Disruption expected for the rest of the day after major signal failure

Evening Standard

Moment 'fare dodger' is warned he could be committing fraud as he's challenged at busy London train station

The incident is the latest to feature in the popular Channel 5 programme Fare Dodgers: At War With The Law

Evening Standard

Renationalisation of Britain’s train services begins

All services run by private companies will be renationalised as contracts reach the end of their minimum terms.

The Independent UK

Labour’s renationalisation of trains begins as first service leaves London

The move signals a shift in UK rail policy

The Guardian - UK

‘New dawn’: first train service renationalised under Labour begins

Transport secretary Heidi Alexander hails ‘cultural reset’ – although first South Western Railway service included rail replacement bus

Evening Standard

Minister heralds ‘new dawn’ on railways as renationalisation programme begins

Services previously run by South Western Railway (SWR) became the first to be brought under public control by the Labour Government on Sunday.

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