Trades unions have announced industrial action at a number of train companies, including GWR and Network Rail, on Saturday 1, Wednesday 5, Thursday 6, Friday 7 and Saturday 8 October.

Work has started on three new business growth units as the multi-million-pound redevelopment of Newbury station continues.

Great Western Railway has responded to a change in customer travel habits by launching a new Long Weekender ticket offering savings of more than 60% to leisure travellers.

Trains between Somerset and Dorset will be affected by important rail improvement schemes planned to take place later this month.

Train operator GWR is warning schools whose pupils rely on the railway about strike action planned for next week.