Free bus travel to mark Armed Forces Day
Serving members of the armed forces, veterans and cadets are being offered free bus travel this Saturday to show support for Armed Forces Day. First Bus South has announced that free travel will be available to those in uniform
Hampshire County Council urged to remain in Solent Transport
The Solent’s three unitary councils, the Isle of Wight, Portsmouth and Southampton, are calling on Hampshire County Council not to leave Solent Transport. The move follows Hampshire County Council publishing a paper recommending the authority leaves the partnership which
SWR confirms services during May’s industrial action
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has confirmed its services during May's industrial action from Monday 6 to Saturday 11 May. On Monday 6 May, the Early May Bank Holiday, a revised service will operate across the SWR network due to a
Free bus travel for Pompey fans
To celebrate the first year of the successful partnership between First Solent and Portsmouth FC, the bus operator is offering FREE bus travel to Pompey fans on the last game of the season at Fratton Park. On 20 April
More bus services set to run in Gosport peninsular
Travelling by bus will soon become even more appealing for Hampshire residents when three bus companies introduce more frequent bus services on some of their commercially operated routes across the county. Hampshire County Council, as part of the Bus
Aeronautical Ground Lighting to be installed at Solent Airport
Fareham Borough Council has announced upcoming improvement works being undertaken on the airfield at Solent Airport. A programme of work to install Aeronautical Ground Lighting (AGL) at the airport will enable aircraft to land at the airport as planned.
South Western Railway kicks off partnership with Non-League Day
South Western Railway (SWR) is proud to announce that it has become an official partner of Non-League Day. Non-League Day is a special day in the English football calendar when football fans across the country are encouraged to support
Train fan to visit all 2580 GB railway stations in 6 weeks!
A control room train services manager for Govia Thameslink Railway hopes to set a new record - by visiting all 2580 GB railway stations in just six weeks. Dave Jones, 34 of Three Bridges, West Sussex, expects to average
SWR receives highest possible score for safeguarding customers and colleagues
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has received the highest possible score for safeguarding vulnerable people on its network. The British Transport Police (BTP) awarded the train operator 100% for its Safeguarding on Rail scheme reaccreditation, demonstrating an exceptional commitment to
South Western Railway confirms services during January and February’s industrial action
SOUTH Western Railway (SWR) has outlined its services during upcoming industrial action by the ASLEF union. Strike action has been called on Tuesday 30 January, with SWR running a severely reduced service on a limited number of lines. Trains will
