Written Question·Department for Transport·UIN 93893

South Western Railway: Rolling Stock

Tabled: 24 November 2025
Answered: 27 November 2025
Named Day

Question

Sarah Dyke

Liberal DemocratGlastonbury and Somerton

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, what discussions she has had with South Western Railway on the delivery of new stock.

Answer

Keir Mather
Department officials meet regularly with South Western Railway (SWR) to hold it accountable for performance, safety, and fleet. The rollout of the new Arterio trains is continuing with great progress being made. Since transferring to public ownership, the...

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