Tags: Great Western Railway

New Taunton station café provides taste of the 1930s and Great Western Railway’s rich history

Visitors to Taunton station will be transported back in time with the opening of a Centenary Lounge celebrating the history of the Great Western Railway, Art Deco and the 1930s. Located on Platform 2 and inspired by the station’s rich heritage, the café includes light fittings, flooring, wood panelling and glass mirrors reflective of a […]

London Gatwick sets out rail connectivity aspirations at annual transport forum

London Gatwick and Great Western Railway agree strategic partnership to enhance the North Downs Line. London Gatwick is a key transport hub in the South East and continues to grow. The airport aims increase use of public transport and zero and ultra-low emission journeys to 60% by 2030. London Gatwick and Great Western Railway (GWR) […]

Great Western Railway crowned Best UK Domestic Train Service

Great Western Railway has been named Best UK Domestic Train Service at the Business Traveller Awards 2024. GWR finished ahead of LNER, Avanti West Coast and the Elizabeth line at the awards, which are widely regarded as the business travel market’s benchmark for excellence. The awards are voted for by readers of the Business Traveller […]

Great Western Railway providing extra trains for Billy Joel concert goers

Great Western Railway (GWR) will run extra trains for Billy Joel fans heading home from Cardiff this Friday. The train operator will provide nine additional services, offering more than 5,000 extra seats. Trains are, however, expected to be very busy, with thousands of concert goers walking the short distance from the Principality Stadium to Cardiff […]

Daughter reunited with GWR train named in honour of her father, D-Day hero Harry Billinge MBE

Margot Billinge was moved to tears today as she greeted the Great Western Railway train named in honour of her late father, D-Day hero and fundraiser for the Normandy Memorial Trust, Harry Billinge MBE. Having travelled from her home in St Austell, Margot was at London Paddington to greet Intercity Express Train 802006 as it […]

Multi-million-pound transformation of Newbury station is now complete

The multi-million-pound redevelopment of Newbury station is now complete with three business growth units offering new employment opportunities for the town. The Engine Shed Business Growth Units will help support Newbury’s economic development and form part of a wider transformation of the station which has included new customer facilities, new ticket gates, a multi-storey car […]

More services between Reading and Gatwick Airport as new December timetable kicks in

Great Western Railway is to double the number of direct trains between Reading and Gatwick Airport as part of its new December timetable. Two trains an hour will now operate to/from the airport Monday to Saturday, extending the service which currently terminates at Redhill, making a half-hourly direct service and reflecting the airport’s welcome recovery […]

Signal upgrades in the Plymouth area to affect services

Great Western Railway is warning customers to check their journeys carefully ahead of overnight rail improvement work which will impact very early morning and late evening services. Network Rail will begin a major programme to improve the signalling system between Totnes and Plymouth this Sunday. The old signalling systems will be replaced with the latest […]

Great Western Railway partners with Newbury Racecourse in Olly Murs raceday giveaway

Great Western Railway (GWR) is bringing the races to the railway with Newbury Racecourse, giving its Instagram followers the chance to win an array of prizes worth more than £750, including a live performance by Olly Murs.  The giveaway, which offers a huge selection of prizes for the BetVictor Hungerford Day on Saturday 19 August, […]

New Bristol railway station to connect communities and grow the economy

Transport Secretary opens Bristol’s first new railway station, Portway Park & Ride, in almost a century   New station will support local growth and improve access to jobs and businesses  Demonstrates Government’s commitment to investing in infrastructure to grow the economy and boost connectivity in the South West Passengers in Bristol will benefit from easier […]