South Western Railway Services 2021-09-09
2021-09-09
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Questions & Answers
Q1
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A consultation proposed permanent South Western Railway service reductions from December 2022. The MP is concerned about the impact on commuters.
What assessment has been made of the potential impact on commuters of proposals to reduce permanently South Western Railway services from December 2022?
There is a consultation at this point in time, and South Western Railway intends to provide 93% of its pre-covid capacity should that consultation be agreed to. The situation is being monitored.
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Assessment & feedback
The specific impacts on commuters were not assessed or addressed
Under Review
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Q2
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SWR's proposed half-service reductions from busy stations in Twickenham are due to demands in their DfT contract. The MP asks for a review of the contract.
Will the Minister intervene and review his contract with SWR to avoid drastic cuts to services on which local residents rely? It is far too soon to be making decisions about post-pandemic services.
Monitoring the situation, expecting results from SWR's consultation with over 3,500 stakeholders. The number of passengers is still below pre-pandemic levels. Decisions are based on the consultation results.
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Assessment & feedback
No commitment to reviewing or intervening in the contract
Under Review
Waiting For Consultation Results
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