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<p>South Western Railway advises that its temporary timetable, which commenced on
Monday 17 January 2022, comfortably retains enough capacity to meet demand whilst
ensuring that many services for key workers and schools have been retained.</p><p>The
impact of the latest COVID variant has led to a sharp increase in staff absenteeism
and a drop in passenger demand. Consequently, as part of the overall reductions in
service, direct services between Exeter to London Waterloo will not be available during
the temporary timetable period, as was the case in the same period last year.</p><p>South
Western Railway has assured the Department that the timetable will be kept under constant
review.</p>
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