South Western Railway has announced a reduction in its summer timetable to facilitate driver training on new trains, impacting less than 5% of its 1,600 daily services. This modification comes during a seasonal decline in customer travel, which typically decreases by 12-17%. This decision is intended to support the ongoing driver training program and reduce the likelihood of cancellations due to staff annual leave. SWR specified an amended timetable for certain routes but did not disclose which services would be specifically affected. Requests for cost transparency on the delay have been denied by the Department for Transport, citing commercial concerns.
SWR has reduced its summer timetable to train drivers on new trains, affecting less than 5% of daily services at a time of decreased customer numbers.
During the summer holiday period, customer numbers fall by 12-17%, allowing SWR to remove low demand services and minimize on-the-day cancellations.
The timetable reduction will support the driver training program and accommodate staff annual leave during school holidays, allowing for efficient operations.
Despite requests for transparency, the Department for Transport declined to reveal the full public cost of the delay, citing protection of commercial interests.
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