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Great Western Railway is to double the number of direct trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport as part of its new December timetable. 

Great Western Railway will provide more than 25 extra train services, equating to more than extra 14,000 seats, every weekend as part of its new December timetable. 

Celebrations were in full swing today to mark exactly 10 years since TransWilts services were increased in a joint partnership between Wiltshire Council, Great Western Railway, the Department for Transport and local users.  

GWR is advising customers not to attempt to travel between London Paddington and Reading this morning, following damage to the overhead line equipment yesterday evening. 

Great Western Railway is warning travellers that there will be significant disruption to its rail services on Thursday 7 December because of industrial action by drivers’ union Aslef. 

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. 

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. 

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.

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.

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

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

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