GWR honours WWII codebreaker Alan Turing and unveils new ‘Trainbow’ livery
Great Western Railway (GWR) has honoured World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing by including his name on its popular ‘Trainbow’ Intercity Express Train.
GWR customers can enjoy big journey-time savings on Elizabeth line
The Elizabeth line opens tomorrow (Tuesday 24 May) – providing significant journey-time savings for Great Western Railway customers.
GWR to provide 40 trains for fans heading home from Ed Sheeran concerts
Great Western Railway will provide 40 trains and nearly 20,000 seats for music fans leaving Cardiff following this week’s Ed Sheeran concerts.
Apply for funding now: New Community Fund open for applications
A new Community Fund launched by Great Western Railway is now inviting applications to support local communities and address areas of social need.
Restoring your railway: Passengers see Dartmoor Line services doubled
- New hourly service introduced on the Dartmoor line, doubling the current service in boost for local economy.
- Passenger numbers have exceeded expectations, with 50,000 journeys being made in the first 20 weeks since the restored line reopened

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GWR honours WWII codebreaker Alan Turing and unveils new ‘Trainbow’ livery
Great Western Railway (GWR) has honoured World War Two codebreaker Alan Turing by including his name on its popular ‘Trainbow’ Intercity Express Train.

GWR customers can enjoy big journey-time savings on Elizabeth line
The Elizabeth line opens tomorrow (Tuesday 24 May) – providing significant journey-time savings for Great Western Railway customers.

GWR to provide 40 trains for fans heading home from Ed Sheeran concerts
Great Western Railway will provide 40 trains and nearly 20,000 seats for music fans leaving Cardiff following this week’s Ed Sheeran concerts.