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Devon and Cornwall railway lines closed ‘until further notice’

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February 4, 2026
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Three railway lines will remain closed until further notice to allow engineers to complete safety inspections. Engineers have completed repair work on the Barnstaple and…

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…

Alstom Signs Eight Year Contract With Great Western Railway

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August 23, 2025
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A Technical Support and Spares Supply Agreement (TSSSA) has been signed by Alstom and Great Western Railway.

£2,500 Grant Allows Biodiversity Work at Barnstaple Railway Station

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May 25, 2025
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Great Western Railway has provided a grant of £2,500 to enhance Barnstaple station.

London, Devon and Wales passengers urged Not To Travel after severe flooding

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November 25, 2024
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Great Western Railway released a Do Not Travel warning for passengers as the effects of Storm Bert continue to cause problems. Severe flooding and trees…

Book Review: Southern and Isle of Wight Railways, the late 1940s to late 1960s by Brian Reading and Ian Reading

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June 29, 2024
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This is a portfolio of trains on the Southern Region from the 1940s until the 1960s, with a useful map showing where the images were taken.

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

Great Western Railway: No long distance trains will operate during upcoming strike action

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April 3, 2024
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Limited services on a limited number of routes will operate during upcoming strike action

New North Devon Railway Development Alliance is Formed

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March 2, 2024
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A New Alliance has been formed, that could see the reinstatement of the Barnstaple to Bideford line and the upgrade of the existing Tarka Line.