Problems with rolling stock, traincrew and assets revealed as passenger group continues to decry the standard of service on SWR’s longest route

Looking at railways in detail

They have been serving the people of south-west London for over 40 years, so TIM DUNN felt it only right that he should join the farewell tour of SWR’s Class 455s

Eyebrows were raised among the steam fraternity when the Watercress Line preserved a ‘Sprinter’ diesel multiple unit. Now the train has arrived at Ropley, MARK PEARCE delves deeper into what the move means for the future of heritage rail motive power.

EXPERT ANALYSIS OF THE ISSUES AFFECTING TODAY’S MAIN LINE CHARTER SCENE

Overhauls, restorations and running notes