The South Western Railway will be re-nationalised, starting this weekend, but its inaugural service will not run as scheduled due to engineering works, leading to a bus replacement. Despite this rocky start, Labour MPs express optimism for improvements under public ownership, including enhanced passenger services and fare adjustments. However, Liberal Democrat MP Olly Glover emphasizes the need for strong government direction and multi-year funding to ensure effective delivery of promising potential.
"I'm really proud of what we're intending to do. It will take time, but now we will be able to look at increasing our passenger services."
"What the industry needs is for the government to be really clear on what they want them to deliver... provide that clarity in multi-year funding."
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