A train has been named in honour of Cyril Bleasdale, one of Britain's most influential railway figures. At a special ceremony at London Paddington, a lone piper led a poignant tribute as Great Western ...

Entering its trial third year to study the feasibility of battery-electric rail, UK’s Great Western Railway (GWR) has hit an encouraging milestone, traveling further in the region than any ...

GWR will follow West Midlands Trains, Govia Thameslink Railway and Chiltern Railways in transferring back under public control [PA] Train company GWR (Great Western Railways) will be returned to ...

Great Western Railway (GWR) is set to roll out a fleet of 26 Class 175 trains, replacing its ageing diesel fleet with a more efficient and environmentally friendly alternative. The move is expected to ...

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The historic World Cup win by the Red Roses is being celebrated by a train provider which has added a tribute on one of its trains. England women's rugby union team dominated Canada in the final on ...

Battery-powered trains could be used more frequently after a successful trial by Great Western Railway (GWR). The rail company says using former underground trains and a rapid-charging system has ...

GWR said the disruption was to allow for works on the new HS2 station at Old Oak Common and Network Rail improvements between Reading and Paddington A train operator has warned passengers there will ...

Train company GWR (Great Western Railways) will be returned to public ownership "in about a year's time", one of its bosses has said. The operator, which runs services across the south-west of England ...