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Two schemes in the South West have been awarded nearly £65 million as part of the Government’s Levelling Up Fund.

Great Western Railway and Network Rail are joining forces with Samaritans to help bust the ‘Blue Monday’ myth.

Trains between Bath and Bristol, and between Gloucester, Cheltenham and Worcester will be affected by a programme of weekend rail improvement work this month.

A stunning new mural celebrating local wildlife and steam train heritage now welcomes visitors to Yatton station in North Somerset.

Thousands of low-cost train tickets are now available as Great Western Railway (GWR) launches its January sale.

GWR is reminding customers that major disruption to rail services continues this weekend as strike action and planned engineering work limits the number of trains able to operate.

Work will start next week on a £1million scheme to make Chippenham station fully accessible from both sides of the railway, delivered by Great Western Railway on behalf of Wiltshire Council.

GWR is reminding customers that disruption continues after the Christmas break and those travelling are advised to check their journey details before leaving the house.

Train operator Great Western Railway has released data showing the busiest trains this Christmas, as it warns customers that ongoing industrial action means the network will shut early on Christmas Eve and significant disruption will return after the festive getaway.

A Christmas campaign providing cheer for charities, schools and hospitals in Reading has received an £11,484 ‘festive fillip’ from Great Western Railway.

The Moor to Sea heritage project helped spread some Christmas cheer by hosting a carol sing-along on the Looe Valley Line last night (Monday 19 December).

Buckinghamshire Council has been awarded £18,600 funding from Great Western Railway’s Community Fund to explore opportunities to improve access for those walking, wheeling, cycling or taking the bus to Bourne End railway station.