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Nick Grimshaw unveils train named after Shania Twain ahead of Glastonbury

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June 18, 2024
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Broadcaster Nick Grimshaw today unveiled Great Western Railway’s ‘Shania Train’, promoting travel on its services to this summer’s concerts by Queen of Country Pop, Shania Twain.

Passengers advised of Dawlish station change next week

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June 18, 2024
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Great Western Railway is warning passengers of a change at Dawlish station next week.

Glastonbury Festival goers encouraged to travel by train

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June 14, 2024
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Organisers of the world-famous Glastonbury Festival have released an announcement asking those planning to attend the festival to be “climate heroes” by reaching the festival site by train.

Pet dogs feature in book that helps nervous train travellers

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June 1, 2024
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A safety audit manager at Great Western Railway has written a book featuring two shih tzu dogs that help people who are nervous about travelling by train.

London Paddington trains to be disrupted on Sunday

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May 10, 2024
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Early morning services at London Padding station will be disrupted on 12 May because overnight engineering work will continue later than normal.

London Paddington: No Great Western trains to operate due to Strike Action

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May 8, 2024
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Limited Great Western Railway services will run on Wednesday 8 May, with no long distance trains

New models announced in all Bachmann ranges

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May 3, 2024
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Bachmann Europe has announced details of new models in its Bachmann Branchline, Graham Farish, Bachmann Narrow Gauge and EFE Rail ranges.

Bruce Springsteen: Extra trains to get concert goers home

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May 3, 2024
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Extra trains from Cardiff after next Sunday’s Bruce Springsteen concert.

Tap dancers promote a wider area for Bristol touch smartcards

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April 29, 2024
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Great Western Railway’s Bristol pay-as-you-go touch smartcard now includes Swindon and the Golden Valley line from Swindon to Gloucester.

Plaques to be installed on Gloucestershire railway viaduct

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April 23, 2024
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People who would like to record a permanent connection to the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway’ (GWSR)’ iconic Stanway Viaduct may do so by buying a plaque with their chosen wording, to be fixed to on the viaduct’s parapets.