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Sir Winston Churchill among those honoured in train namings
Great Western Railway (GWR) is to name a train after Sir Winston Churchill as it marks 75 years since the end of World War Two and the declaration of peace in Europe.
GWR wishes Captain Tom Moore a happy 100th birthday to the sound of train horns
Great Western Railway (GWR) has come up with a tuneful toast to Captain Tom Moore – wishing him a happy 100th birthday to the sound of train horns.
GWR names train in honour of Captain Tom Moore
Train operator Great Western Railway (GWR) has named a train in honour of the veteran who has raised more than £29 million for the NHS to mark his 100th birthday.
GWR donates food and drink to those most in need
Train operator GWR has donated almost £10,000 worth of on-board catering to a host of good causes across the Great western network including hospitals and food banks.
Easter rail upgrades to affect services through Guildford and South Wales
Network Rail engineers to work around the clock to modernise the network
Let GWR #EnterTrain you
Train operator GWR has launched an #EnterTrainment package to help home-schooling parents keep their children entertained and educated.
Coronavirus travel update - GWR train services to be reduced
Following discussions with Government and the wider rail industry, Great Western Railway is reducing services to reflect national advice against non-essential travel, while maintaining services critical to keeping key workers moving during the current situation.
Network Rail set to carry out nine upgrades at the same time in Somerset to reduce disruption for passengers
This weekend Network Rail will start work on nine railway upgrades in Somerset which will take place at the same time to reduce disruption for passengers.
Almost 30,000 train seats for Bath Half Marathon
Great Western Railway will provide almost 30,000 train seats to get runners and supporters to and from Bath this coming Sunday 15 March for the Bath Half Marathon.
GWR names first of six trains in honour of Heroes of WW2. Most highly decorated spy of the war commemorated
Great Western Railway (GWR) is marking 75 years since the end of World War 2 and peace being declared in Europe by naming six trains after remarkable individuals involved in the conflict.
Flybe passengers offered free travel on FirstGroup trains today
Following the news that airline Flybe will not be providing any flights today (Thursday 5 March), the UK’s largest rail operator FirstGroup will offer a free ticket on its trains to all Flybe customers intending to travel over the next week.
Women fleeing domestic abuse to get free train travel
A new partnership launched today, and in time for International Women’s Day, will provide help for women and men fleeing an abusive relationship and travelling to safety at a refuge.