Return of the Plastic Pigs!
Farewell to South West Trains
Department of Transport Press Release
Chinese firm MTR to help operate UK's South West trains franchise - The Guardian
Discussion
The 18 refurbished 5 coach trains for the Portsmouth Direct (2 + 2 seating) appear to be Class 442s equipped with a new traction package, replacing that which came from the 4-REPs and now 50 years old.
For liveries, time to get the SWT photos over the next four months or so.
