Stagecoach South Western Trains Limited,trading as South West Trains (SWT),was an English train operating company owned by Stagecoach,which operated the South Western franchise between February 1996 and August 2017.
The London and South Western Railway was a railway company in England from 1838 to 1922. Originating as the London and Southampton Railway,its network extended to Dorchester and Weymouth,to Salisbury,Exeter and Plymouth,and to Padstow,Ilfracombe and Bude. It developed a network of routes in Hampshire,Surrey and Berkshire,including Portsmouth and Reading.
The Somerset and Dorset Joint Railway,also known as the S&D,SDJR or S&DJR,was an English railway line connecting Bath and Bournemouth,with a branch from Evercreech Junction to Burnham-on-Sea and Bridgwater. Strictly speaking,the main line ran from Bath Junction to Broadstone,as the line between Broadstone and Bournemouth was owned by the London and South Western Railway,while the line between Bath Junction and Bath was owned by the Midland Railway.
Upton is a town in south-east Dorset,England. Upton is to the east of Holton Heath and Upton Heath,and to the north of the Poole suburb of Hamworthy. It is the second largest town in the Purbeck Hills.
The South West Main Line (SWML) is a 143-mile major railway line between Waterloo station in central London and Weymouth on the south coast of England. A predominantly passenger line,it serves many commuter areas including south western suburbs of London and the conurbations based on Southampton and Bournemouth. It runs through the counties of Surrey,Hampshire and Dorset. It forms the core of the network built by the London and South Western Railway,today mostly operated by South Western Railway.
Bournemouth railway station is the main railway station serving the seaside town of Bournemouth,Dorset,England. It was previously known as Bournemouth East and then Bournemouth Central. It has long been treated as an obligatory stop on the South West Main Line from London Waterloo to Weymouth. It is 108 miles 2 chains (173.8 km) down the main line from Waterloo and is situated between Pokesdown and Branksome.
Brockenhurst railway station serves the village of Brockenhurst in Hampshire,England. It is located on the South West Main Line from London Waterloo to Weymouth. It is also the junction of the Lymington Branch Line with the main line. It is 92 miles 66 chains (149.4 km) down the line from Waterloo. It is managed and served by South Western Railway and it is also served by CrossCountry trains.
Woking railway station is a major stop in Woking,England,on the South West Main Line used by many commuters. It is 24 miles 27 chains (39.2 km) down the line from London Waterloo. The station is managed by South Western Railway,who operate all trains serving it.
Weymouth railway station is the main railway station serving the town of Weymouth,Dorset,England. The station is the southern terminus of both the South West Main Line,142 miles 64 chains (229.8 km) down the line from London Waterloo,and the Heart of Wessex Line from Bristol Temple Meads and Gloucester,168 miles 63 chains (271.6 km) from London Paddington.
Branksome is a suburb of Poole,in the Bournemouth,Christchurch and Poole district,in the ceremonial county of Dorset,England. The area consists of residential properties and also a number of commercial and industrial areas.
Christchurch railway station serves the town of Christchurch in Dorset,England. The station is on the London Waterloo to Weymouth line operated by South Western Railway. It is 104 miles 28 chains (167.9 km) down the line from Waterloo.
Dorchester South railway station is one of two stations serving the town of Dorchester in Dorset,England,the other one being Dorchester West. The station is on the South West Main Line. It is 135 miles 70 chains (218.7 km) down the line from London Waterloo and is situated between Moreton and Upwey. The station is managed by South Western Railway,who operate all trains serving it.
Sway railway station serves the village of Sway in Hampshire,England. It is located on the South West Main Line from London Waterloo to Weymouth. It is 95 miles 45 chains (153.8 km) down the line from Waterloo.
Parkstone railway station serves the Parkstone area of Poole in Dorset,England.
Poole railway station is on the South West Main Line serving the town of Poole in Dorset,England. It is situated in the town centre next to Holes Bay. It is one of four stations in the Borough of Poole and is 113 miles 62 chains (183.1 km) down the main line from London Waterloo.
Hamworthy railway station serves Hamworthy,an area of Poole in Dorset,England. It is 115 miles 77 chains (186.6 km) down the line from London Waterloo.
The Southampton and Dorchester Railway was an English railway company formed to join Southampton in Hampshire with Dorchester in Dorset,with hopes of forming part of a route from London to Exeter. It received parliamentary authority in 1845 and opened in 1847.
Reading Southern railway station is a former railway station in Reading,Berkshire,England,located to the south of Reading General station on the Great Western main line.
Bournemouth Traincare Depot is a traction maintenance depot located in Bournemouth,South West England. The depot is situated on a spur off the South West Main Line and is to the east of Branksome station.
South Western Railway is a British train operating company owned by FirstGroup (70%) and MTR Corporation (30%) that operates the South Western franchise.
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