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Improved access for Weston-Super-Mare station

The railway station at Weston-Super-Mare is to benefit from improved disability access, following a successful bid by First Great Western and Network Rail for a government grant to enhance facilities.
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Exeter Chiefs v Harlequins: Additional trains provided Kick off: 14.00

First Great Western is to run 10 additional trains this coming Sunday [Sunday 4 May] to help spectators cheer on Exeter Chiefs as they take on Harlequins, kick off at 14.00.
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Wiltshire's TransWilts community gets national recognition

The TransWilts Community Rail Partnership has been admitted as a full member of the Association of Community Rail Partnerships (ACoRP) - a federation of over 50 community rail partnerships and rail promotion groups.
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Devon Restaurateur offers food for rail customers

To celebrate the reopening of the Dawlish line, leading seafood restaurateur, Mitch Tonks is offering First Great Western customers a special deal at his restaurants in Devon.
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Dawlish railway line reopens

The communities and businesses of West Devon and Cornwall are celebrating today as their rail link with the rest of the country has been restored in time for the Easter holidays.
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Crossrail to be extended to Reading

Crossrail is to be extended as far as Reading.
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Important information for travel between London and Bristol during May Day Bank holiday

First Great Western (FGW) is encouraging customers travelling between London and Reading during Easter to check journey times and routes prior to travelling, as Crossrail engineering works takes place in the London Thames Valley.
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Shock therapy helps train engineers raise over £1,500

Landore and help for heroes Landore and Help for Heros Over £1,500 has been raised by First Great Western’s Landore engineering team for the charity Help for Heroes.
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Somerset, Devon and Cornwall travel advice

Flooding and storm damage continues to affect services in Somerset, Devon and Cornwall.
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Tornado Steam Engine on Night Riviera Sleeper

First Great Western supports the use of heritage traction on the national network, including steam, Indeed we are working closely to facilitate one such operation in May, but the challenges that would need to be overcome to use a steam engine with the sleeper are frankly enormous.
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First Great Western welcomes Government decision to explore franchise options

First Great Western has responded to the publication of a government procurement notice, concerning the future of the Great Western franchise.
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West of England – Potential improvements to services

First Great Western has announced that it will begin a formal timetable consultation on proposed changes to its West of England services in response to customer and stakeholder demand.