For the past 21 years Stagecoach South West Trains has played a vital role, serving and supporting local communities across London and the South West.
From welcoming passengers into the station as they start their journey to work in the morning, to providing community groups with a space to meet and raise awareness for their good causes; South West Trains’ stations and people have played an important role in millions of people’s lives.
ADOPTING A STATION
At local stations employees have been recognised for being an important part of their local community. Passengers look forward to seeing the same faces every day, and are concerned if someone is missing unexpectedly. Passengers appreciate the role that the company’s people play in keeping the station running, and recognise that many staff go the extra mile to make it a pleasant environment to travel from.
In 2016, Templecombe station was named as best small station at the National Rail Awards. The station was recognised following the investment of thousands of pounds in the line and the station and the team worked closely with volunteers in the station adoption group, Friends of Templecombe Station.
The group, formed by local volunteers in 2010, was ini…
