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Debut for UK’s first battery-only train confirmed

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January 30, 2026
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The UK’s first battery-only powered train will enter service tomorrow, Saturday 31st January 2026. The Class 230 train has been undergoing trials for the past…

Debut for UK’s first battery-only train confirmed

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January 30, 2026
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The UK’s first battery-only powered train will enter service tomorrow, Saturday 31st January 2026. The Class 230 train has been undergoing trials for the past…

Great Western Railway launches new Customer and Community Improvement Fund

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January 11, 2026
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Great Western Railway has opened the process for bids for funding from its Customer and Community Improvement Fund for the 2026/27 financial year.

Storm Goretti: All trains in Cornwall set to be suspended

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January 8, 2026
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Network Rail has confirmed that all trains in Cornwall will be suspended this evening due to adverse weather conditions expected to be brought in by…

Gatwick Airport train services to change with passengers advised to plan ahead

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January 7, 2026
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GWR services to Gatwick Airport are to be replaced by buses over the next three weekends

50% off train fares with Great Western Railway

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December 23, 2025
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Great Western Railway (GWR) is joining the trend for New Year Sales with 225,000 train tickets for sale at up to 50% off.

130 extra trains a week through Gloucestershire town thanks to Midlands Rail Hub

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December 23, 2025
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Direct train services between Swindon and Birmingham via Kemble could become a reality with the development of the Midlands Rail Hub.

Massive savings for Train Sim World 6 players

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December 13, 2025
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Dovetail Games has announced that for the next 4 weeks, Epic Games Store is holding a winter sale with discounts on Train Sim World 6 and Add-ons.

Great Western Railway issues travel advice to passengers ahead of new winter timetable

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December 6, 2025
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Great Western Railway (GWR) has issued advice to its passengers about its new timetable and festive season travel arrangements.

Here’s how to get FREE train travel to Christmas Markets, including Cardiff, Reading and Hyde Park

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November 29, 2025
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Great Western Railway has launched a new challenge, with two weeks of unlimited rail travel to Christmas Markets up for grabs. The catch is that…