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‘Wanderless’: 91% of Brits visit the same locations when holidaying in the UK
- Brits are creatures of habit when holidaying in the UK, with over 9 in 10 (91%) preferring to revisit the same places again and again, new research reveals
- Wanting to avoid bad surprises (30%) and comfort and familiarity (57%) named as some of the top reasons for sticking to the same destinations
- Almost half more likely to holiday in UK because of the cost-of-living crisis
- A patriotic 28% of Brits would prefer to travel within the UK to support economic recovery post-pandemic, and the environmental impact of flying abroad is an important factor for almost a quarter (23%)
- 1 in 10 ‘do it for the Gram’, choosing holiday destinations based on the available photo opportunities, with this statistic rising to almost 1 in 5 (18%) for under-25s
Train-name fame as GWR celebrates 18th and final BBC Make a Difference Superstar
Great Western Railway has staged the last of its train-naming events celebrating BBC Make a Difference Superstars who went above and beyond to help others during the Covid-19 pandemic.
GWR warns customers to come prepared as hot weather is likely to impact services
Train operator GWR is warning customers to be prepared for the hot weather if travelling this weekend, with services expected to be busy and journeys possibly taking longer.
Planned engineering work between Bristol and South Wales from this weekend
Trains that run through the Severn Tunnel between Bristol and South Wales will be affected as part of an ongoing programme of rail improvement work this July.
Severe disruption to continue into the weekend with final strike day and knock-on impact on Sunday
Significantly reduced timetable announced, with only 30% of services able to operate between 0730 and 1830 on Saturday
You will have to queue to board trains home, GWR warns Stereophonics + Tom Jones concert goers
Great Western Railway is reminding music fans that trains will be very busy and a queueing system will be in place after the Stereophonics + Tom Jones concerts.
Only travel if necessary and expect severe disruption, GWR warns as RMT strikes set to impact trains all week
Significantly reduced timetable announced, with only 30% of services operating on strike days
Great Western Railway dedicates train in tribute to those who served in Falklands War
Great Western Railway has marked 40 years since the Falklands War by dedicating a train in honour of those who served in the conflict.
Dartmouth gets a spot on National Rail map as GWR offers unique ticket to picturesque town
Great Western Railway is inviting customers to take a unique journey to Dartmouth this summer – via train, steam railway and boat.
Planned engineering work in the Bristol area may affect your rail journey
Trains will be diverted around Bristol Parkway this Sunday in the first of a series of planned rail improvements this summer.
Queen’s Birthday Honours list recognises outstanding service to the rail industry and GWR team who led the COVID-19 response
Four long-serving Great Western Railway employees have been recognised in the Queen’s Birthday Honours list.
Great Western Railway marks Platinum Jubilee with special addition to Queen Elizabeth II train
Great Western Railway (GWR) has marked Her Majesty’s 70 years on the throne by including the official Platinum Jubilee Emblem on its Queen Elizabeth II train.