Demand a public inquiry into the serious failings of South Western Railway.

Rejected 21 signatures

What the petition asks

In March 2017, the DfT awarded the south west railway franchise to First/MTR - South Western Railway, for a minimum term of 7 years.

To date the franchise has delivered:

Relentless delays & cancellations
Incorrect or no travel info
Aggressive revenue enforcement
Onerous claims process

https://www.standard.co.uk/news/transport/one-in-four-trains-late-each-day-on-troubled-south-western-railway-a3994856.html
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-6482487/Commuters-hit-delays-cancellations-South-Western-Railway.html
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2018/12/09/christmas-rail-passengers-facing-perfect-storm-delays-disruption/
https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-england-46258720
https://www.bournemouthecho.co.uk/news/17255492.letter-to-the-editor/

Why it was rejected

There was already a petition about this issue. Duplicates are rejected so signatures collect in one place.

Demand a public inquiry into South Western Railway under MD Andy Mellors

Timeline

11 Dec 2018	Petition opened for signatures
17 Dec 2018	Rejected by the Petitions Committee

Key facts

Signatures 21

Status Rejected

Rejected 17 Dec 2018

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