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英國 Department for Transport 公佈，港鐵夥拍First奪得英國西南鐵路專營權，合約年期7年，由2017年8月20日起生效。
聯營公司 First MTR South Western Trains Limited，港鐵持股30%，First持股70%。
英國西南鐵路現時由stagecoach營運。
以下節錄自 gov.uk
First MTR South Western Trains Limited will oversee a £1.2 billion investment that will improve journeys for millions of train passengers, and provide a boost for the communities served. The next franchise will see:
22,000 extra seats into London Waterloo each morning peak and 30,000 extra seats out of Waterloo each evening peak
a fleet of 90 new trains, providing more space for passengers on Reading, Windsor and London routes
refurbished existing trains with charging sockets, new seat covers and refurbished toilets
more frequent and additional services across the franchise
faster journeys across the network; journeys to London will be:
8 minutes faster from Southampton
5 minutes faster from Portsmouth
10 minutes faster from Reading
12 minutes faster from Hounslow
11 minutes faster from Salisbury
earlier first and later last trains, including between London and:
Twickenham
Hounslow
Windsor
Reading
Epsom
Guildford
Portsmouth
Salisbury
more Sunday services across the network, with many routes having the equivalent of a Saturday service after 1.00pm
The new contract will see passengers provided with better information throughout their journey, on-board trains, on platforms and through a new mobile phone app, including live information on seating availability and crowding levels, so that passengers know the best place to stand to board the train.
The new contract will also see:
investment to make Southampton Central station a destination fit for the community it serves, with:
a new look entrance
improved retail
better facilities for passengers
new delay repay compensation, including for delays of 15 minutes or more, and with automatic claims for smart card season tickets and advance purchased tickets bought in advance through their digital channels
free wifi at all stations and on-board mainland trains
investment in station improvements including:
refurbished waiting rooms
additional seating
improvements for step-free access
60 electric vehicle charging points
new smart card, automatically offering the cheapest walk-up single or day return fare
new flexible season tickets, offering a discount for passengers travelling fewer than 5 days a week
season, single and return tickets on smart cards across all of the franchise
new discount for purchasing 12 consecutive monthly season tickets
new student connect smart ticket for 16 to18 year-olds, offering one-third off weekly or longer tickets, and further term-time discounts for under 16s
mobile phone barcode tickets will be available on the network for the first time
better connections for the Island Line, and work with the Isle of Wight Council and other local bodies to develop a business plan and option for a more sustainable long-term future
at least 1,500 new car park spaces
over 40% reduction in energy use at stations and depots
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