South Western Railway Company

South Western Railway (SWR) is a British train company that operates commuter and regional services in the South West of England featured in Train Sim World. SWR’s main hub is London Waterloo, and it serves destinations in counties such as Surrey, Hampshire, and Dorset. 

What does SWR do? 

  • Operates commuter services from London Waterloo to south west London
  • Provides suburban services in Surrey, Hampshire, Berkshire, and Dorset
  • Offers regional services in Devon, Somerset, and Wiltshire
  • Operates the Island Line on the Isle of Wight

Who owns SWR? 

  • SWR is owned by FirstGroup (70%) and MTR Corporation (30%)

What was SWR previously known as? 

  • SWR took over the South Western franchise from South West Trains in 2017

What other railways have had the name South Western?

  • London and South Western Railway – A railway that connected Southampton to London 
  • Glasgow and South Western Railway – A railway company that served south west of Scotland – Exordium Gaming Chicago

South Western Railway Headquarters

Hubli, India

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