You will benefit from unlimited free travel on South West Trains' services. Discounts on Season Tickets and fares are also available with some other train operating companies. Various one-off concessions are also available. Your spouse/partner and any dependant children will also be entitled to unlimited free leisure travel.

Pension scheme

You will have the option of joining the South West Trains' section of the Railway Pension Scheme. Benefits include a pension and a tax-free lump sum upon retirement.

ChildCare vouchers

You will have the opportunity of saving on the cost of childcare by using Busy Bees ChildCare Vouchers. You can benefit by utilizing these vouchers to pay for your childcare as they are non-taxable and exempt from National Insurance contributions.

Employee discounts

South West Trains also offer employees discounts by external companies on a range of products and events. These offers change regularly and include discounts on selected PC’s, Opticians, and entry into well known attractions.

Open Learning

We are committed to providing our employees with the opportunities to develop and expand their personal skills through a continual learning process. Open Learning Centres are available at several locations across the network and offer a range of computer-based, self-study and traditional lecture-based courses, free of charge. This is also available to your spouse/partner and any dependant children.

Training and development

Opportunities are available to enable you to realise your full potential. Support will also be given if you are wishing to start, or if you are currently undertaking, further education.

Please note, these benefits form part of the contract of employment.