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House of Commons · Ministers' Questions

South Western Railway Services

Thursday 9 September 2021 · 2 questions

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At a glance

Answered 0 Partly answered 2 Not answered 0

Key points

  • Ministerial consultation ongoing regarding South Western Railway service reductions.
  • South Western Railway plans to maintain 93% of pre-COVID service capacity.
  • Consultation involves over 3,500 stakeholders, with passenger numbers still below pre-pandemic levels.

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Questions & Answers

Q1 Munira Wilson Lib Dem Twickenham
Transport
Context

A consultation proposed permanent South Western Railway service reductions from December 2022. The MP is concerned about the impact on commuters.

Question

What assessment has been made of the potential impact on commuters of proposals to reduce permanently South Western Railway services from December 2022?

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: The specific impacts on commuters were not assessed or addressed

How: Under Review

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Q2 Munira Wilson Lib Dem Twickenham
Transport
Context

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.

Question

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.

Answer from Chris Heaton-Harris

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.

Partly answered

Not addressed: No commitment to reviewing or intervening in the contract

How: Under Review, Waiting For Consultation Results

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