Great Western Railway (GWR) has launched a new campaign celebrating the myths and legends that have defined the South West and Wales for centuries with the Famous Five on a quest to track down a dragon spotted flying over the region. The 60-second film, directed by Oscar and BAFTA-winner Peter Baynton (The Boy, the Mole, […]
Embankment works due as part of Dorset railway upgrades
Buses will be replacing trains between Yeovil Pen Mill and Weymouth on the Heart of Wessex Line between 28 February and 8 March. During this time, Network Rail engineers will be working to strengthen the embankments between Chetnole and Maiden Newton around the Evershot Tunnel. To do this, the team will be cutting through soil […]
First Mark 4 coaches saved for preservation
225 Preservation CIC has announced that it has reached an agreement with Beacon Rail to purchase two Mark 4 Pullman Open coaches for preservation. As part of InterCity 225 electric train sets they worked long-distance services out of London King’s Cross until withdrawal in November 2025. They have benefited from continuous investment over their life […]