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Lights, Camera, Burrata
First Great Western celebrates success of its campaign to serve locally-made food by commissioning three films starring its food producers.
Improvement works to begin in Bedwyn
Bedwyn Railway Station A First Great Western train entering Bedwyn station First Great Western is delighted to announce almost £40,000 of improvement works at Bedwyn Station have begun.
British Airways Launches Stress Free Train Travel
Britain’s biggest scheduled airline and two train companies are making international travel easier for their customers in Wales and the West of England.
Frame Your Train competition offers chance to win free rail tickets
First Great Western (FGW) has announced the return of its popular Frame Your Train competition, giving people the chance to win one of two pairs of standard class, return train tickets for use anywhere on its network.
West Looe's Portbyhan Hotel joins the award winning "Munchtime Express"
The Portbyhan Hotel in West Looe was in charge of the catering on the Looe Valley Line’s popular ‘Munchtime Express’ on Tuesday, 11 November.
First Great Western welcomes Network Rail apology for signalling failures
First Great Western has welcomed an apology from Network Rail after signalling problems spilled into a third day in what has been a frustrating week for passengers.
First Great Western Franchise
FirstGroup, the leading transport operator in the UK and North America, notes the publication today by the Department for Transport (‘DfT’) of an updated timetable for its rail franchising programme.
Devon and Cornwall recognised at prestigious Community Rail Awards
Train operator First Great Western has praised its community support after the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership recently won a prestigious national award.
Pullman Dining Returns to South Wales
First Great Western brings fine dining back to Welsh trains, increases the number of trains with Pullman dining carriages, and adds even more local food to its menus.
First Great Western wins award for additional carriages in the Thames Valley
First Great Western's work to secure and upgrade additional carriages in London and the Thames Valley has been recognised by the Chartered Institute of Logistics and Transport (CILT) at its Annual Excellence Awards, held in London last night.
BARNSTAPLE OFF-PEAK RAIL FARES SLASHED 50%
First Great Western (FGW), working in partnership with the Tarka Rail Association (TRA) and Devon & Cornwall Rail Partnership, has just announced a “Shoppers’ Special” fare saving off-peak customers 50% on some journeys.
Train operator First Great Western announces new Stakeholder Board Chair
Train operator First Great Western has announced a new chairman of its Stakeholder Board, after current chair of the Stakeholder Advisory Board, Charles Howeson requested to step down from the position.