Stories around our network

Hotshot is a new kind of train is roaming the South Western Railway (SWR) network—one that doesn’t just carry passengers, but watches the railway as it goes. Hotshot is a pioneering trial train fitted with cutting-edge camera technology to help monitor track conditions and prevent faults before they happen.

At the heart of the railway is a little-known team of dedicated specialists. How does the National Operations Centre help keep…