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Bristol Port lands another big catch of GBRf Class 99s

Simon Walton
December 1, 2025
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Two more Class 99 locomotives bound for GB Railfreight (GBRf) have arrived at Royal Portbury Dock, Bristol.

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

Guest authors
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…

Steam locomotive 34028 Eddystone to visit Bristol this Saturday

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November 27, 2025
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34028 Eddystone is to visit Bristol this Saturday (29th November) as it hauls The Bath and Bristol Christmas Express. Departing London Paddington at 08:13, the…

Vintage Trains recreates ‘Farewell to Steam’ 60 years on

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November 5, 2025
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Last Saturday (1 November), Vintage Trains recreated British Rail Western Region’s 1965 ‘Farewell to Steam’ rail tour, from London Paddington to Bristol and Cheltenham – using the same locomotive and the same route!

CrossCountry to run full timetable as RMT strikes called off

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October 30, 2025
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CrossCountry says that they will run a normal timetable this Saturday, 1st November, following the suspension of planned RMT strike action. The train operator says…

Gloucestershire railway line to remain closed as upgrade work extended

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October 4, 2025
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The railway line through Gloucester will remain closed on Monday, 6th October, as essential upgrade work has taken longer to complete than planned. The line…

Severe disruption for Gloucester train services for nine days

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September 23, 2025
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Train services through Gloucester will be severely disrupted from 27th September until 5th October, because of upgrading the Gloucester signal box.

Severe disruption for Gloucester train services for nine days

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September 23, 2025
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Train services through Gloucester will be severely disrupted from 27th September until 5th October, because of upgrading the Gloucester signal box.

Network Rail Complete Flood Mitigation Work

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July 15, 2025
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Those travelling between Swindon and Bristol Parkway can now return to normal services following work completed by Network Rail.

Rail Industry to Benefit from £92.8 Billion Investment

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July 10, 2025
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The government has given the green light for over 50 road and rail upgrades, which are set to benefit millions.