Tag: Great Western Railway

High Speed Train designer Sir Kenneth Grange passes away

Sir Kenneth Grange, the designer of the iconic High Speed Train, has…

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‘Widespread IT issue’ causes rail disruption across the country

Passengers are being warned to check before travelling this morning after a…

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Rail worker suffered serious injuries in Bristol rail depot incident

A report has been released today by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch…

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Severn Tunnel closed for two weeks for essential track replacement

From 3-18 July, the Severn tunnel will be closed for essential engineering…

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Great Western Railway extends Long Weekender ticket

Long Weekender ticket provides 5,500 travel combinations.

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Extra trains after tomorrow’s Foo Fighters concert in Cardiff

Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales to run extra trains with…

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Nick Grimshaw unveils train named after Shania Twain ahead of Glastonbury

Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw today unveiled Great Western Railway's ‘Shania Train’, promoting travel…

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Passengers advised of Dawlish station change next week

Great Western Railway is warning passengers of a change at Dawlish station…

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Glastonbury Festival goers encouraged to travel by train

Organisers of the world-famous Glastonbury Festival have released an announcement asking those…

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Pet dogs feature in book that helps nervous train travellers

A safety audit manager at Great Western Railway has written a book…

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