Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 68340

South Western Railway: Christchurch

Tabled: 16 July 2025

Answered: 21 July 2025

Named Day

Question

Sir Christopher Chope

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many trains between Waterloo and Christchurch have been (a) cancelled and (b) delayed for more than 15 minutes since South Western Railway was brought into public ownership.

Answer

Simon Lightwood

South Western Railway (SWR) were brought into public ownership on 25 May 2025. Since this date, 9.5 per cent of trains have been cancelled and 12.9 per cent of trains have been delayed by more than 15 minutes between London Waterloo and Christchurch. Thes...

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