Restoration of two of Brunel’s historic landmarks set to take place in Bath
Rail passengers travelling through Bath are being urged to plan ahead of travel, as Network Rail begins major restoration work on two historic Brunel …
Tag: Great Western Railway
Steam locomotive 4709 – update released
A pair of vacuum reservoir tanks and the front and rear drawhooks have been ordered for the project to construct new-build 2-8-0 No. 4709.
Trails launched following Great Western Railway and UNESCO UK partnership
Great Western Railway and UNESCO UK have partnered as part of a new campaign to help more people discover UNESCO-designated sites.
Great Western Railway weekend at Essex railway
The Epping Ongar Railway has released more details about its upcoming gala to be held on the weekend of Friday, 17th to Sunday, 19th April 2026.
Gloucestershire passengers asked to plan ahead with lines set to close
Network Rail is asking passengers travelling through Gloucestershire over the next two weekends to check before setting off, as rail improvement work …
Somerset Easter engineering work comes to an end
Rail services through Somerset have returned to normal following a major Easter engineering programme, Network Rail has confirmed.
Trials to see new Gatwick Airport train services launched
Great Western Railway says that it will be running new early morning services between Reading and Gatwick Airport. The new services will run on Saturday…
Great Western Railway to provide extra services for Saturday’s Cardiff rugby union matches
Great Western Railway (GWR) has announced that it will provide more than 10,000 additional seats for supporters travelling to Cardiff for the Bristol …
GWR research shows railway to unlock jobs across regions by 2036
Research commissioned by train operator Great Western Railway (GWR) has shown that UK railway stations could facilitate one million jobs and bring…
Tribute to local legend unveiled at St Ives
A striking statue of the Mermaid of Zennor has been unveiled at St Ives station, as Great Western Railway (GWR) invites families to discover the lands…