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Train firm to axe more jobs

Feb 4 2009

One of the country's biggest train companies has sparked a huge row by revealing plans to axe another 180 jobs on top of 480 others previously announced.

South West Trains said the new cuts will include revenue protection staff, ticket office and station employees as well as further management and administrative positions.

The company, which runs services across southern England including commuter trains into London Waterloo, said the new cuts were part of its ongoing review of its cost base.

Drivers, guards and maintenance staff will not be affected by the cuts and the company said it will continue to operate the same number of train services.

The Rail Maritime and Transport union condemned the company and called on the Government to intervene.

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