Notice: South Western rail passenger services: prior information notice

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The rail contract between the Secretary of State for Transport and South Western Railway for the delivery of passenger services is due to expire on 25 May 2025.

This prior information notice (PIN) informs the incumbent train operator that the Department for Transport seeks to obtain a direct award at the end of the current contract.

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