Somerset’s new Wellington station to replace victim of Beeching cuts
Wellington in Somerset is to be served by the railway again, after the government approved the building of a new station.
Tag: Great Western Railway
Reliability improvements to take place between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth this October
Great Western Railway will see rail replacement buses replacing trains during the work from the 16th to the 20th of October
Gloucester station car park closes from Thursday for improvement work
Gloucester station's southern car park is to close from Thursday (5 October) to facilitate work on the multi-million-pound station improvement project…
GWR passengers could win hotel stay in Somerset, Devon or Cornwall
Great Western Railway (GWR) customers have a chance to win a First Class escape to the country for a two-night stay in a luxury hotel.
Travel to Exeter City game and Weston-Super-Mare Pride affected by rail strike action
The rail operator has advised passengers to travel on alternative days due to the industrial action planned by the union ASLEF.
Rail services to be affected in the Plymouth area as signal upgrades take place
Customers of Great Western Railway are advised to check their journeys as very early morning and late evening services are impacted by the work
Heart of Wessex line to close for five days in October
Next month, Great Western Railway trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth will be replaced by buses for 5 days while the track is upgraded.
Three First Group companies are winners at National Rail Awards
Three First Group railway companies won awards at this year’s National Rail Awards and were highly commended in several other categories
Agatha Christie has Great Western Railway train named in Devon
One of Great Western Railway's (GWR) Intercity Express Trains has been named after best-selling author Agatha Christie.
Appeal for funds to complete restoration of boiler for steam locomotive No. 7200
The 7200 Trust is well advanced with the restoration of 7200, but needs additional funds for the boiler so that the final stage can be completed.