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Proportion of late trains on first line to be re-nationalised by Labour soared to nearly half in first year under public ownership, figures show
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South Western Railway was the first rail franchise to be taken back under public ownership, with the UK government announcing its intention to do so in 2023, and its performance is being closely watched as a potential indicator of the effectiveness of public ownership. The railway line serves a significant portion of southern England, including major commuter routes into London. The increase in late trains may have implications for the government's plans to renationalise other rail lines.
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Daily Mail
Proportion of late trains on first line to be re-nationalised by Labour soared to nearly half in first year under public ownership, figures show
In a blow for Andy Burnham's plans for more state control, services arriving late on South Western Railway (SWR) surged from 34 per cent to 46 per cent.
10 Aug, 06:54