Tag: Great Western Railway
No lookout present for 2 fatally injured track workers in South...
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its interim report into a fatal accident including a train and 3 railway workers in Margam, South Wales.
Improvements to close railway between Plymouth and Gunnislake
Great Western Railway has announced that plans to carry out improvement work to the River Tavy Bridge on the Tamar Valley Line are set to close the railway for four days in December.
![[GWR] Nancy Astor](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/GWR-Nancy-Astor-324x160.jpg)
Great Western Railway names Intercity Express Train after first woman in...
Great Western Railway has announced that it has named one of its new Intercity Express Trains after Nancy Astor, the first woman to take her seat as an MP in the House of Commons.
Worcester Community Rail Partnership launched
Residents are being encouraged to get involved with their local railway through a new Worcestershire Community Rail Partnership (CRP).
![[GWR] Jack Thompson](https://www.railadvent.co.uk/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/GWR-Jack-Thompson-324x160.jpg "Great Western Railway makes tumour sufferer’s dream come true")
Great Western Railway makes tumour sufferer’s dream come true
Jack Thompson became a Station Master for the day after train operator Great Western Railway helped to make his wish come true.
Mini Police from Somerset meet the big cops
Rail Week 2019 brought a special opportunity for Mini Police from Somerset Bridge Primary School in Bridgwater to travel by train to Bristol Temple...
RAIB release report into fatal accident after passengers head hits lineside...
The Rail Accident Investigation Branch (RAIB) has released its report into a fatal accident involving a train passenger at Twerton back in December 2018. At...
Another speed record for Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway has announced that it recorded its second modern speed record within a fortnight as it celebrates the release of its new timetable.
New timetable for South Wales launched by Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway has announced a new timetable for South Wales which will come into effect from Sunday 15th December.
New timetable for Thames Valley revealed by GWR
The new December railway timetable for the Thames Valley has been made public for the first time by Great Western Railway, offering faster journey...
EXCLUSIVE: The Duke – The Impossible Dream – Past, Present and...
Following on from this, we are delighted to announce that we have been contacted by The BR Class 8 Steam Locomotive Trust and they have provided us with an exclusive update on the history of the project, written by Trevor Tuckley. The update below is in its original unedited version