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Great Western Railway honours railway legends from the North Cotswolds

Great Western Railway has named an Intercity Express Train after two Great Westerners who did so much for the North Cotswold railway route and the national rail system – Oliver Lovell and Sir Peter Parker. 

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No trains between London Paddington and Bristol, South Wales and the South West on Sunday as industrial action by drivers’ union looms

Great Western Railway is warning travellers that there will be no trains between London Paddington and Bristol, South Wales and Exeter/Plymouth this coming Sunday 3 December because of industrial action by drivers’ union Aslef. 

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Almost 100 GWR staff become White Ribbon ambassadors, as the company marks the anniversary of train naming to end violence against women

A year after Great Western Railway (GWR) became White Ribbon accredited, the company is reflecting on its work with the charity to end male violence against women.

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Great Western Railway calendar inspires adventure as it captures the region in all its glory

From Cornwall to the Cotswolds, and London to South Wales, the 2024 Great Western Railway Calendar inspires new adventures as it captures the region in all its glory.

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A train every seven minutes for Bath Christmas market

GWR will operate 145 trains on market Saturdays as choristers entertain the crowd with carols 

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‘Plan ahead’ warns GWR, as engineering work will affect Christmas trains: Preparatory works to start this weekend

Those hoping for a late Christmas getaway are being warned to plan ahead by GWR, as engineering work is set to impact train services. 

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Celebrations in Okehampton as more than 550,000 journeys made in first two years of Dartmoor Line reopening

A special community celebration has taken place today to mark the second anniversary of the reopening of the Dartmoor Line. 

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Tapping into a smarter way to travel across West Cornwall – with the help of some tap dancers

A troupe of tap dancers took over Truro station today to help promote a new time-saving smartcard for customers travelling across West Cornwall.

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Poppies to Paddington: More than 200 wreaths carried to the capital in special operation

Royal Navy helicopter and ‘Poppy Bus’ lend support to Great Western Railway and The Veterans Charity

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Poppies to Paddington: Royal Navy helicopter and ‘Poppy Bus’ lend support to Great Western Railway and The Veterans Charity

GWR Remembrance service will mark 70 years since the end of the Korean War

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Rail upgrades to affect services between Guildford and Gatwick Airport

Passengers between Reading and Gatwick are advised to check before they travel this weekend as improvement work will close the vital line from Guildford for seven days.

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Much-needed car park opens temporarily to generate the most benefit

A much-needed new car park at Castle Cary station has now opened temporarily for rail users.