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Steam locomotive 6880 Betton Grange set for Cotswolds visit

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February 5, 2024
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The first guest to be announced for the Gloucestershire Warwickshire Steam Railway’s Cotswold Festival of Steam is No. 6880 Betton Grange.

Train services may be disrupted for Six Nations match at Cardiff

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February 3, 2024
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Travel arrangements for rugby fans attending the Six Nations match in Cardiff on 3 February may be affected by industrial action.

RAIB issues report into train striking debris in Oxfordshire

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February 1, 2024
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The Rail Accident Investigation Branch has released its report into an incident when a train struck debris on the line near Hanborough last February.

Significant disruption across the Great Western Railway network this weekend

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February 1, 2024
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Industrial action will see significant disruption on the Great Western Railway network during the coming weekend.

East Lancashire Railway to hold a Western Region Weekend in April

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January 31, 2024
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In April the East Lancashire Railway is holding a Western Region Weekend heritage steam and diesel locomotives associated with the Western Region.

National Community Rail Awards shortlists the Bentham Line five times!

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January 30, 2024
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The short listings have been made in the ‘Community Creative Projects and Station Arts’ and ‘Most Effective Communications Campaign’ categories.

Three new lifts to provide step-free access at Berkshire station

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January 28, 2024
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Three new lifts are to be installed at Tilehurst station near Reading which will make it fully accessible for the first time.

New Customer Services Director for Great Western Railway

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January 27, 2024
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The rail operator has revealed that the new role of Customer Services Director has been given to Rachel Geliamassi

Wokingham to see diversions for motorists starting today (26th Jan) as Network Rail carries out reliability upgrades

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January 26, 2024
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Level crossings at Wokingham station and Easthampstead Road (Star Lane) will be temporarily closed whilst the upgrade work takes place

Great Western Railway History: Then and Now

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June 8, 2019
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Great Western Railway (GWR) is proudly showcasing the history of their network and celebrating the rich heritage of Britain’s railways with brand new animated images By delving into the historical railway image archives and commissioning a photographer to capture the stations in their present-day glory, GWR has successfully showcased the gradual development of Britain’s railways over […]

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