Improving our rail services
Woking was built on the railways and has always been served by fantastic connections to London and across the South of England. However, recently train travel has become a nightmare for commuters in our town.
South West Railways has announced a full review of its timetable - the first such review since 2004. During this review, SWR will be working with stakeholders, customers, and MPs to develop the new timetable. That is why Will has created a survey asking residents for their thoughts on South Western Railway (SWR) services in Woking.
Woking was built on the railways and has always been served by fantastic connections to London and across the South of England. However, recently train travel has become a nightmare for commuters in our town.
Will Forster MP, Chair of the Southwestern Railway APPG, has slammed rail fare increases, set to come through next year.
As Chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for South Western Railway, Will Forster MP has written to Network Rail’s Chief Executive to raise serious concerns about the declining performance and passenger experience on the SWR network.
A little over a year ago, on 5th July 2024, I had the honour of a lifetime by being elected as Woking’s Member of Parliament – and what a year it has been!
Woking MP Will Forster calls for urgent action on railway accessibility
One year ago, the Liberal Democrats made history, winning 72 seats across the country – including a landmark victory in Woking.