<p>This week (Monday 24<sup>th</sup> June) saw the first Class 458 trains return to service with South Western Railway after conversion and upgrade works at Alstom, Widnes. </p>
<p>The conversion works see the previous 458/5 5-car configuration reduced to a 458/4 4-car configuration while also increasing the line speed to 100mph. </p>
<p>The upgrade works will mean an improved passenger experience for customers travelling on the SWR network, with refreshed interiors including new carpets, tables and charging points. </p>
<p>17 of our Class 458 fleet with South Western Railway have been refurbished currently with a further 11 to follow. </p><figure><img src="{asset:15778:transform:articleDesktop}" data-image="15778"></figure>