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A question on #GreatWesternRailway #RollingStock tabled by Baroness Pidgeon on 05-01-2026 has been answered by Lord Hendy of Richmond Hill. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-05/HL13248
January 19, 2026 at 12:31 PM
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Staverton, South Devon Railway. 1295. Great Western Railway Collett Third Open. Swindon, lot 1575, 1937. Photo: 20.07.2019. #Staverton #Devon #GreatWesternRailway
January 18, 2026 at 3:55 PM
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Staverton, South Devon Railway. 178. Great Western Railway Autotrailer Third. Swindon, lot 1410, 1930. Ex. Severn Valley; Dean Forest; Llangollen & Swindon & Cricklade. Photo: 20.07.2019. #Staverton #Devon #Autotrailer #GreatWesternRailway
January 16, 2026 at 5:13 AM
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First trip up and down the layout for my new Pullman Coach 'Ruth'.

#modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #train #hornby #engine #steamengine #steamtrain #pullman #ruth #coach #carriage #gwr #greatwesternrailway #roundtrip #upanddown #single #firsttrip #newarrival #market #localmarket
January 15, 2026 at 4:21 PM
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Services to be disrupted for 12 days in Wales https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/services-to-be-disrupted-for-12-days-in-wales.html #disruption #GreatWesternRailway #NetworkRail #PortTalbotParkway #swansea #TransportForWales #wales
Services to be disrupted for 12 days in Wales
At the end of the month (January), Network Rail will be carrying out essential upgrades, meaning that buses will replace trains between Port Talbot Parkway and Swansea.
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January 14, 2026 at 1:30 PM
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6990 Witherslack Hall Steam Locomotive #britishrailways #greatwesternrailway #greatcentralrailway #steamtrain #railway
January 9, 2026 at 10:58 AM
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A question on #GreatWesternRailway #RollingStock tabled by Mr Richard Holden on 02-01-2026 has been answered by Keir Mather. https://questions-statements.parliament.uk/written-questions/detail/2026-01-02/101858
January 8, 2026 at 5:51 PM
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Storm Goretti: All trains in Cornwall set to be suspended https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2026/01/storm-goretti-all-trains-in-cornwall-set-to-be-suspended.html #barnstaple #cornwall #devon #exeter #GreatWesternRailway #NetworkRail #okehampton
Storm Goretti: All trains in Cornwall set to be suspended
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 Storm Goretti. Trains will stop from 6pm until Friday morning, with passengers urged to plan ahead. Also, in Devon, trains between Exeter and Okehampton /…
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January 8, 2026 at 12:23 PM
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Another day, another walk in the countryside.

#maidennewton #dorchester #dorset #walk #hike #countryside #countrysidewalks #greatwesternrailway #class166 #networkerturbo #railwaystation #train #river #riverfrome #trees #fields #farmfields #sheep #flooded #footpath #bluesky #cloudy #overcast #cold
December 29, 2025 at 4:41 PM
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Our January sale is all about giving you something wonderful to look forward to. https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/50-off-train-fares-with-great-western-railway.html #BathSpa #BristolTempleMeads #GreatWesternRailway #ticketing
50% off train fares with Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway (GWR) is joining the trend for New Year Sales with 225,000 train tickets for sale at up to 50% off.
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December 23, 2025 at 12:56 PM
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130 extra trains a week through Gloucestershire town thanks to Midlands Rail Hub https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/130-extra-trains-a-week-through-gloucestershire-town-thanks-to-midlands-rail-hub.html #birmingham #cheltenham #gloucestershire #GreatWesternRailway #kemble #midlands #MidlandsConnect
130 extra trains a week through Gloucestershire town thanks to Midlands Rail Hub
Direct train services between Swindon and Birmingham via Kemble could become a reality with the development of the Midlands Rail Hub.
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December 22, 2025 at 2:25 PM
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Got a new model railway video for you all of my GWR County 3826 'County of Flint' on a GWR Siphons/SR GUV Train.

#modelrailway #bedroom #layout #modeltrains #train #engine #steamengine #steamtrain #hornby #gwr #greatwesternrailway #southernrailway #southern #roundtrip #upanddown #tender #music
December 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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I've been incredibly lucky over the last four years to see as much of the Castle Sets as I have. Every single trip to Kernow has seen me land on at least one of these beauties... And it's quite poetic that the rear powercar on my first and last castle set was 43093. #GreatWesternRailway #Class43
December 11, 2025 at 9:32 AM
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Storm Bram causes reduced Great Western Railway services https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/storm-bram-causes-reduced-great-western-railway-services.html #disruption #GreatWesternRailway
Storm Bram causes reduced Great Western Railway services
A yellow weather warning was issued overnight and remains in place throughout today (9th December), likely causing disruptions to train services.
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December 9, 2025 at 9:50 AM
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Devon station gains new ‘signal box’ https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/12/devon-station-gains-new-signal-box.html #barnstaple #devon #GreatWesternRailway #NetworkRail
Devon station gains new ‘signal box’
Barnstaple station has a new ‘signal box’ on platform two, thanks to work carried out by Braunton Men’s Shed.
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December 8, 2025 at 12:52 PM
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A worker from the GWR (Great Western Railway) contamination unit during a training exercise as they prepare for the possibility of gas warfare - England, 10th December 1941. CREDIT : Fred Morley/Fox Photos/Hulton Archive #ww2 #worldwar2 #greatwesternrailway #gwr #gasmask #gas #training #history
December 3, 2025 at 6:29 PM
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A 4 Coach GWR Class 158 service departing Dorchester West (a pretty rare sight to see around here).

#gwr #greatwesternrailway #class158 #express #sprinter #dorchester #west #dorset #train #trainspotting #departure #northbound #double #formation #rare #sunday #afternoon #bluesky #lovelyday
November 30, 2025 at 3:26 PM
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Here’s how to get FREE train travel to Christmas Markets, including Cardiff, Reading and Hyde Park #bath #bristol #cardiff #cheltenham #exeter #GreatWesternRailway #london #plymouth
Here’s how to get FREE train travel to Christmas Markets, including Cardiff, Reading and Hyde Park
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 winners must wear their limited edition GWR Christmas jumper, featuring their QR code to act as their ticket. The competition is live now on GWR’s…
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November 28, 2025 at 2:59 PM
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Trains every 5 minutes to Bath Christmas Markets https://www.railadvent.co.uk/2025/11/trains-every-5-minutes-to-bath-christmas-markets.html #bath #BathSpa #christmas #GreatWesternRailway
Trains every 5 minutes to Bath Christmas Markets
Bath’s Christmas Markets run from the 27th November until the 14th December, and Great Western Railway (GWR) is helping people get there.
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November 26, 2025 at 3:27 PM
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Free shuttle train to run to get visitors to see Inspiration on the West Somerset Railway #BishopsLydeard #class_150 #GreatWesternRailway #InspirationTrain #railway_200 #somerset
Free shuttle train to run to get visitors to see Inspiration on the West Somerset Railway
Great Western Railway is running a special shuttle train to get passengers to see the Inspiration Train on the West Somerset Railway. The shuttle trains will run from Taunton to Bishops Lydeard, using a rarely used section of track. Today (25 November) and Friday (28 November), four return trips will run…
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November 25, 2025 at 10:21 AM
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800008 at #Oxford, seen on 18/11/25 #class800 #GreatWesternRailway #PRIDE
November 24, 2025 at 9:46 PM
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Also in the Telegraph, with ads by #Aldi, #Tesco, #Sky, #GreatWesternRailway.
Telegraph article with headline that reads: Rising energy bills expose Miliband's fantasy economics
November 24, 2025 at 11:32 AM
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165119 at #HenleyOnThames on the 20.40 to #Twyford #class165 #GreatWesternRailway 18/11/25
November 18, 2025 at 8:44 PM
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165119 at sunset on the 16.40 #Maidenhead to #BourneEnd #class165 17/11/25 #GreatWesternRailway
November 17, 2025 at 5:20 PM
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Formula 1 #tech used to rev-up train wi-fi speeds in new pilot
www.bbc.co.uk/news/article...

New UK-first scheme aims to create fast & more reliable train #wifi, using #technology originally developed for F1 cars.
#TechNews #TransportTech #GreatWesternRailway
Formula 1 tech used to improve train Wi-Fi on GWR
The 60 day pilot will use signals from mobile phone masts and satellites in space to create a more reliable connection.
www.bbc.co.uk
November 17, 2025 at 3:15 PM