8 | Timetable Consultation December 2022
Context This consultation document sets out our plans for running a more robust train service across the SWR network, that meets the new travel patterns as we emerge from the pandemic. This section sets out what we need to consider in managing our network, the current performance of the network, and how the December 2022 timetable can build on this. A balanced approach In running the network, SWR and Network Rail work in collaboration with the Department for Transport to balance a number of key priorities. Between us we have agreed six key objectives for delivering railway services across the region. These have guided our thinking as we have developed our proposals for the December 2022 timetable:
Meeting demand ensuring our services provide sufficient capacity to meet current and forecast demand
Making efficient use of resources continually driving best value for the taxpayer in the service we deliver
Maximising revenue encouraging and facilitating the return of customers to the railway
Improving performance planning services that can be routinely delivered on time and recover quickly from disruption
Ensuring infrastructure maintainability and capability running a service that matches the capability of the infrastructure and facilitates ongoing maintenance
Responding to stakeholder input taking into account the views of stakeholders across our network
