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Summer holiday fun sees families travel by train and boat before reeling in some fantastic fish litter artwork

Families from across Bristol and Bath can enjoy a day trip with a difference this summer, taking in three modes of transport before being able to create a fish made from litter.

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Great Western Railway marks World Drowning Prevention Day with special safety messages at stations

Great Western Railway will mark World Drowning Prevention Day (WDPD) today by playing special safety messages at its stations near popular holiday destinations.

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Captivating film archives open up nostalgic railway journeys into the past

Great Western Railway passengers across Somerset, Wiltshire and Dorset can now travel back in time as part of an archive film project by Windrose Rural Media Trust.

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Amended timetable for Sunday 14 July

GWR is advising customers to check their journey on Sunday morning before leaving home because of a shortage of train crew.

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Great Western Railway joins Bristol Pride to celebrate 15 years of Pride in the city

For the second year in a row Great Western Railway (GWR) has joined forces with Bristol Pride, and this year will celebrate 15 years of Pride in Bristol.

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Marsh Barton station celebrates its 1st birthday

Devon’s newest station has celebrated its first birthday and those involved in the grand opening marked the special day with a celebratory cake.

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New rail ticket unleashes weekend travel with thousands more routes

Make the most of Summer: Save over 50% and get an extra day away!

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This is SHANIA TWAIN! But don’t worry… I’m not the train driver

Special treat for festival goers travelling on board Great Western Railway’s #ShaniaTrain

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Extra Great Western Railway trains for last of June's super Tuesday concerts in Cardiff

Great Western Railway will operate extra trains for music fans attending the final in a series of June blockbuster concerts at Cardiff’s Principality Stadium.

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Rail journeys between Bristol and South Wales impacted by engineering works

Train services will be affected by track replacement work in the Severn Tunnel and essential maintenance in the Patchway area during July.

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Rush to Glastonbury! Prime train tickets nearly sold out; later slots still available

Early train tickets for Glastonbury are rapidly selling out, and festival-goers are urged to book now to avoid disappointment.

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Improvement work to close Dawlish Station car park next week

In the latest round of improvement work, Dawlish station car park will be closed next week to allow for resurfacing.