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Rail worker suffered serious injuries in Bristol rail depot incident

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July 11, 2024
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A report has been released today by the Rail Accident Investigation Branch regarding a member of staff being struck by a train at St Philips Marsh Depot in Bristol. The accident took place at around 13:03 on the 26th September 2023. A member of staff, …

Severn Tunnel closed for two weeks for essential track replacement

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July 4, 2024
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From 3-18 July, the Severn tunnel will be closed for essential engineering works and there will be no train services between Bristol and South Wales.

Extra trains after tomorrow’s Foo Fighters concert in Cardiff

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June 25, 2024
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Great Western Railway and Transport for Wales to run extra trains with extra seats.

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.