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Network Rail will replace a bridge between Newbury and Westbury this weekend which will affect train services through the area.

Exciting plans for the redevelopment of Taunton station have moved a step further as Great Western Railway and construction company John Sisk & Son finalised contracts for the multi-million pound regeneration scheme.

Great Western Railway (GWR) is supporting World Book Day 2019 by bringing the ‘Famous Five’ to life and launching a new book based on the popular series by Enid Blyton.

A new Intercity Express Train has been named after a Bristol fundraiser who fought tirelessly to raise awareness of melanoma.

With large crowds expected to watch the last, regular High Speed Train depart London Paddington, GWR has announced that seats on board the memorable service will be reservation only.

Rail engineering work continues this Easter as Network Rail carries out vital electrification works in the Severn Tunnel.

Great Western Railway has responded to calls for improved parking at Westbury Station by increasing the number of spaces by 150.

Volunteers from Barclays Bank recently spent the day gardening at Barnstaple station.

Hundreds of new, cheap train tickets are being created by operator GWR, bringing more affordable journeys to some of the UK’s most popular destinations.

Great Western Railway has scooped two top prizes at this year’s Rail Business Awards, the industry’s most recognised awards scheme.

GWR supporting Cornish Pasty Week 2019. Great Western Railway is helping celebrate Cornish Pasty Week by teaming up with Bodmin-based pasty producer ‘Proper Cornish’ to give away free pasties to customers on-board select GWR services in Cornwall.

GWR will run 22 trains to help get fans home after Wales v England in the Six Nations this coming Saturday, but is warning customers that they may have to queue for trains immediately after the game.