Driving forward amid the pandemic

SOUTH Western Railway has chosen Arterio as the name for its new £1 billion fleet, claiming the trains will transform travel across South West London, Surrey and Berkshire.

The rail operator says the name reflects its importance to the UK capital, with London Waterloo at the 'heart' of the South Western's network and SWR’S suburban routes the 'arteries' which feed it.

The 90-strong fleet will replace some of SWR'S oldest trains and will have two-by-two seating, onboard Wi-fi, at-seat charging points, fully accessible toilets, dedicated wheelchair spaces, air-conditioning, and screens with real-time service information.

The first Arterio train is due to be introduced later this year on the Reading line, with a total of 750 new carriages to be introduced over the following two years.

Rail Minister Chris Heaton-harris said the naming was an important milestone for the rail operator as train services across the UK begin to return to normal levels.

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