South Western Railway has announced that its Island Line depot team had great success at this year's National Rail Awards, as they were named highly commended in the Fleet Excellence category.
The award is a fitting recognition of the work that the small team at Ryde St Johns depot do to keep trains running for the 140,000 islanders, and millions of visitors each year.
This commendation also shows off the relationship with local suppliers, who help to source parts that are no longer manufactured for the old London Underground trains.
After more than 80 years in service, either on the London Underground or on the Island Line, the trains are about to head for retirement, with newer Class 484 trains coming from Vivarail.
Mark Hopwood, South Western Railway's Managing Director said: “We're committed to improving the railway for the communities we serve, but we can only deliver first rate journeys thanks to the innovative ideas and hard work of our colleagues.
“Our success at the prestigious National Rail Awards show how we're not only helping to deliver a sustainable, safe, modern and accessible railway for all, but we're willing to work with others to achieve this by implementing great ideas.
“I want to congratulate everyone on their success.”
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Shame to see the 80 year old 1938 Stock (Class 483) to be replaced by the converted 1978 Stock (Class 484) that is ideal for the Island Line once it begins operation.
Brilliant stuff. And hoping that the Class 484s will be in service before the end of 2020. With the Class 483 sadly to be scrapped unless they are to be preserved.
Transport for London have a heritage set of 1938 stock which I believe can still be run on the London Underground. Difficult to imagine where a preserved Class 483 could run.
Please tell me they’re all going to preservation…