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New Security Operations Centre is the first on Britain’s railways

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May 30, 2026
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On 26th May, BTP Chief Constable Lucy D’Orsi opened a dedicated Security Operations Centre at Great Western Railway’s (GWR) Swindon headquarters.

WATCH: Reminder to plan ahead for festive journeys in the west

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December 23, 2025
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Network Rail is reminding passengers intending to travel in the west of England over the festive period to plan their journeys in advance.

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.

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…

Plans to restart direct trains from Swindon to Birmingham after 20-year gap

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November 9, 2025
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Will Stone, Labour MP for Swindon North, has been discussing plans to restore direct train services between the town and Birmingham for the first time in two decades.

Transport Secretary opens Great Western Railway’s new Learning and Development Centre

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November 2, 2025
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Heidi Alexander, the Secretary of State for Transport and MP for Swindon South, has officially opened Great Western Railway’s (GWR) new Learning and Development Centre.

West of England rail services to be disrupted over Christmas

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October 26, 2025
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Network Rail has issued information about train services across the West of England over Christmas.

West of England rail services to be disrupted over Christmas

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October 26, 2025
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Network Rail has issued information about train services across the West of England over Christmas.

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.