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Asked by Joe RobertsonConservativeDepartment for TransportTabled Answered 9 July 2026UIN 16231

The question

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport, how many scheduled passenger train services South Western Railway operated in the 12 months ending (a) 25 May 2025 and (b) the latest 12-month period for which data is available.

Answered by Keir Mather

According to industry performance data, South Western Railway operated approximately 529,914 scheduled passenger train services in the 12 months ending 25 May 2025. For the latest available 12‑month period, South Western Railway operated approximately 528,753 scheduled passenger train services.

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