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Newcourt Station has opened to the public today, Thursday 4 June.

Services expected to be significantly affected from Thursday 09 July to start of service on Saturday 11 July.

"We're pleased to note that the Transport Secretary called electrification of the Great Western Mainline a top priority, and that Network Rail should concentrate its efforts on getting this crucial upgrade right."

First Great Western is warning customers that journey times into South Wales may be extended by up to 45 minutes as Network Rail carries out emergency engineering work around Cardiff.

Rail passengers were treated to a special treat this week with an on board book reading by First Great Western’s writer on the train.

Only bring what you can carry, remember to charge your phone if you have an electronic ticket and remember your young person’s rail card is the advice from the company running over 50 extra trains to help revellers attend the Glastonbury Festival 2015.

First Great Western is warning customers to check before they travel to this weekend’s One Direction and Manic Street Preachers concerts in Cardiff, as Network Rail engineering work may affect fans’ journey home.

In regards to the issues raised in the programme:

RMT and TSSA planned 24 hour walk out, Monday 25 and Tuesday 26 May.

Train operator creates special summer time train with children’s paintings.

First Great Western has confirmed that it will be increasing the number of staff on board long distance trains when it introduces new Super Express Trains(SETs) from 2017.