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Reality can often be heartwarming...

"SWR becomes Great British Railways on Sunday at 01:59 BST precisely, external. The next scheduled service would normally be the 02:27 from Guildford to Waterloo, but that has been cancelled.

The next is the 05:36 from Woking - and tickets are on sale for £15.20 but this is also affected by the bank holiday repairs.

It is not the best start - the first nationalised train is a bus replacement service"

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https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cy90x5p2gn3o

South Western Railway: First nationalised train is bus service

South Western Railway becomes Great British Railways on Sunday at 01:59 BST precisely.

BBC News