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South West Trains facts for kids
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| Franchise(s): | South Western February 1996 – February 2003 February 2003 – February 2007 February 2007 – February 2017 |
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| Main region(s): | Greater London, Hampshire, Surrey & Dorset | ||
| Other region(s): | Berkshire, Wiltshire, Somerset, Devon | ||
| Fleet size: | 337 (343 including Island Line) 11 Class 158 Express Sprinter sets 30 Class 159 South Western Turbo sets 45 Class 444 Desiro sets 127 Class 450 Desiro sets 91 Class 455 sets 30 Class 458 Juniper sets 1 Class 73 Rescue electro-diesel locomotive (6 Class 483 - Island line sets) |
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| Stations called at: | 213 (177 operated) | ||
| National Rail abbreviation: | SW | ||
| Parent company: | Stagecoach Group | ||
| Web site: | www.southwesttrains.co.uk | ||
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South West Trains is a train running company in the UK. It serves 213 stations and runs 177. It has 337 trains and runs the Island Line.
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A Class 444 Desiro unit used on longer-distance services on the electrified railway lines.
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A Class 458/5 Juniper post-modifications at Clapham Junction
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423417 on display at an Open Day at Eastleigh Works in May 2009, alongside one of the operational 3CIG units.
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The red livery symbolises short distance journeys, such as the Hounslow Loop Line
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The blue symbolises medium density services, such as the Southampton Central to Portsmouth & Southsea.
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The white symbolises long distance services, such as London Waterloo to Exeter St Davids.