South Western Railway first train company to assess and publish “social value”

South Western Railway (SWR) has published its first Social Value Report, becoming the first train operating company to do so. The report is a summary of the impact that SWR has on society, the environment, and the economy, from delivering improvements for its customers every day, to supporting local communities of the South West, and helping build the economic and social prosperity of the UK. The Rail Safety and Standards Board (RSSB) Research identifies 10 key areas of social impact for rail: community safety, accessibility, employment and skills, social inclusion,…

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