South Western Railway to become first train operator nationalised under Labour

South Western Railway has officially been designated the first train operator to be nationalized by the upcoming Labour government, taking control in May.

The Department for Transport's operator of last resort, DOHL, will manage South Western Railway after its contract expires, marking a cautious approach to renationalisation.

Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander's strategy reflects a more measured timeframe for nationalization compared to her predecessor, suggesting a gradual transition to public ownership.

South Western Railway operates one of the biggest commuter services in the UK, particularly focusing on routes from London Waterloo, with its nationalization planned for the coming May.

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