Date: 17/05/2019

The introduction of refurbished trains by South Western Railway (SWR) has been delayed over safety concerns. Three Class 442 trains, nicknamed 'plastic pigs' when they were first on the rails in the 1980s, were due to be brought back back into service next week. But SWR said an issue had emerged with a safety feature on the train doors.

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Class 442 trains, nicknamed "plastic pigs", were due to be brought back into service next week.

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Company: London and South Western Railway
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Company: London and South Western Railway
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