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Make a wish Ewan Kaczanow

Three Devon schoolboys among stars of the future with GWR train announcements

Bing bong! Great Western Railway is pleased to announce a host of #EnterTraining entries for its latest competition – including one all the way from Australia.
Train announcement competition

Great Western Railway launches Train Manager announcement competition

Children encouraged to dress up in their best train uniform.
IET passing through

What can I expect if I need to travel by train next week?

As more people return to work train operator Great Western Rail is reassuring customers about the steps being taken to keep them safe, while reminding those travelling to wear a face covering and avoid travel at peak times where possible.
NHS thank you livery

Great Western Railway unveils special livery thanking key workers and celebrating diversity

Unique design features the ideas of three teenagers from across GWR network. Great Western Railway (GWR) today unveiled a special livery thanking key workers for their incredible efforts during the COVID-19 pandemic, inspired by the company’s design a train competition.
Sunflower lanyard

GWR supports passengers with non-visible disabilities through lanyard scheme

GWR is taking part in a scheme designed to support adults and children with non-visible disabilities.
Great Western Railway

GWR reveals the region’s busiest routes as it reminds people to wear a face covering

New data published today by GWR reveals the region’s busiest train routes, as the rail operator reminds people to avoid peak times where possible, that customers need to wear a face covering when travelling in England, and strongly advises wearing them in other parts of the network.
Train mask

GWR ‘masks’ high-speed train to remind customers to wear a face covering

Travel outside of peak where possible and use the GWR app or a smart card to buy your ticket, train operator urges.
Use of fogging to help clean trains

GWR and SWR trial new ‘virucidal’ sanitiser in cleanliness battle during the pandemic

The South West’s leading train operators GWR and South Western Railway have announced the trial of a powerful sanitising treatment which kills 99.99% of viruses and bacteria on surfaces for extended periods of time.
Pride train

Trainbow turns two as GWR celebrates Pride with a difference

Great Western Railway is celebrating Pride month with a difference as it toasts Trainbow’s second birthday.
Great Western Railway

GWR asks for help to keep trains free for those who really need them

The Government is expected to issue its latest easement of lockdown restrictions next week, but GWR is continuing to remind people to avoid travel by public transport wherever possible.
Booking screen

Avoid using the train in Devon and Cornwall this Bank Holiday weekend, warns operator

Train operator GWR is reminding customers prior to the Bank Holiday weekend to avoid travelling by train, and to only use the services if really necessary, freeing up space for essential journeys.
Naomi Wilkinson

GWR launches short-story competition as families are encouraged to stay at home this bank holiday weekend

Children are being encouraged to let their imaginations run wild as Great Western Railway launches a competition to promote staying at home this bank holiday weekend.