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TSSA represents all salaried staff on South Western Railway (previously known at South West Trains) on a collective and/or individual basis depending on their grade.

SWR is a train operating company owned by FirstGroup and MTR Corporation. It operates commuter services from its Central London terminus at London Waterloo to South West London and beyond down to the coast.

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Our Rail Our Future

Our dispute with Network Rail and all DfT train operating companies over pay, job security and terms and conditions is settled. Find out more about our campaign.

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Find out more about the Special Voluntary Severance Scheme in the rail industry, read our help guides on a range of employment issues, and find out how to get legal help from your union.

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From redundancy to TUPE, discrimination, tribunals and more - read our advice guides here.

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TSSA members can access legal services, including a free will writing service, personal injury, family law and more.

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0800 328 2673 United Kingdom

1800 805 272 Republic of Ireland

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Member advice from our Helpdesk

If you are a TSSA member and are looking for advice or assistance in connection with your employment or membership, you can contact our Members’ Helpdesk.

We can advise on a range of workplace issues including; discipline and grievance hearing, maternity rights and redundancy.

Helpdesk opening hours: 09:00 - 17:00 Monday - Thursday  |  09:00 - 16:00 Friday

Please note: we cannot undertake to provide advice to non-members, to members of other unions, or to members on behalf of their partners/friends. If you are not yet a member, please join TSSA online.

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