✅ Travel Update - 07/03 ✅
Following checking reports of an obstruction on the line between Hayle and Camborne the line has now reopened.
Train services between Plymouth and Penzance are returning to normal but some services may still be cancelled or delayed.
Disruption is expected until 18:00.
⚠ Travel Update - 07/03 ⚠
Due to checking reports of an obstruction on the line between Hayle and Camborne all lines are blocked.
Train services between Plymouth and Penzance may be affected.
Disruption is expected until 16:00
Check your journey at gwr.com/check and follow us for updates.
Great Western Railway notice announcing return to normal service between Swansea and Cardiff Central with apology for disruptions.
✅ Travel Update - 06/03 ✅
Following disruption caused by trespassers on the railway between Neath and Swansea:
Services to and from these stations are returning to normal.
Some services have been delayed by up to 40 minutes.
Disruption is expected until 21:45
Check your journey at gwr.com/check
Great Western Railway alert about service disruption between Swansea and Cardiff Central with a link for live travel updates.
⚠ Travel Update - 06/03 ⚠
Due to trespassers on the railway between Neath and Swansea all lines are blocked.
Train services running to and from these stations may be delayed.
Disruption is expected until 20:45
Check your journey at gwr.com/check and follow us for updates.
Great Western Railway notice about resuming normal train services after disruptions today.
✅ Travel Update - 06/03 ✅
Following a fault with the signalling system earlier today between Liskeard and Par all lines have now reopened.
Services running through these stations are returning to normal, with some delays.
Disruption is expected until 16:45
Check your journey at gwr.com/check
Great Western Railway notice of service disruption with a red warning background and link for live travel updates at GWR.com/Check.
⚠ Travel Update - 06/03 ⚠
Due to a fault with the signalling system between Liskeard and Par all lines are blocked.
Train services running through these stations may be cancelled or delayed.
Disruption is expected until 16:45
Check your journey at gwr.com/check and follow us for updates.
Great Western Railway notice about returning to normal service after disruptions today.
✅ Travel Update - 05/03 ✅
Disruption caused by a fault with the signalling system between Bedwyn and Westbury has now ended.
Services are no longer affected by this problem.
Check your journey at gwr.com/check and follow us for updates.
Great Western Railway notice announcing return to normal service between Swindon and Westbury with apology for disruptions and compensation info.
✅ Travel Update - 05/03 ✅
Disruption caused by a fault with the signalling system earlier today has now ended.
Services are no longer affected by this problem.
Check your journey at gwr.com/check and follow us for updates.
Great Western Railway alert for service disruption between Swindon and Westbury with a link for live travel updates.
⚠ Travel Update - 05/03 ⚠
Due to a fault with the signalling system disruption is expected until 19:00 05/03.
Train services between Swindon and Westbury via Melksham may be cancelled.
Disruption is expected until 19:00
Check your journey at gwr.com/check and follow us for updates.
Dorchester rail upgrades from 28 Feb to 8 Mar 2026 with GWR trains running Bristol to Yeovil Pen Mill and replacement transport to Weymouth.
⚠️Dorchester area rail upgrades ⚠️
📅 Saturday 28 February to Sunday 8 March
ℹ️ To find out more, go to gwr.com/Upgrade
Notice about South Devon rail upgrades with replacement bus services from 21 Feb to 8 Mar 2026 and reduced parking at Tiverton Parkway or Totnes stations.
⚠️South Devon rail upgrades ⚠️
📅 Saturday 21 February to Sunday 8 March
ℹ️ To find out more, go to gwr.com/Upgrade
Notice about Oxford station bridge upgrade from Feb 1 to 8, 2026, detailing replacement transport and train operations.
⚠️Oxford station bridge upgrade ⚠️
📅 Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 February
ℹ️ To find out more, go to gwr.com/Upgrade
Exeter St Davids station lifts will be closed for up to three months from January 20, 2026, for major renewal work.
⚠️ Exeter St Davids Lifts Renewal ⚠️
📅 Tuesday 20th January until April 2026
ℹ️ To find out more, go to gwr.com/ExeterLifts
The GWR Great Getaway Sale ends today, with up to 50% off tickets. Book now at gwr.com/sale or on the GWR app.
Terms apply. Selected routes only and subject to availability. Travel by 10 April.
Station Jim stands in his new case at Slough Station.
🐶Station Jim has returned!🐶
Today we pawsed for a celebration, as we welcomed Jim back to his forever home at Slough station.
The much loved station mascot has been lovingly restored and given a bespoke new cabinet so he can go on delighting visitors for years to come.
Welcome home #StationJim
A festive christmas market scene at night. A couple walk along in coats and hats with hot drinks. The market is lit up against the night sky.
🎄Heading to Bath's Christmas Market on Saturday? We've laid on 21 extra trains to Bath for festive shoppers
Trains will be really busy between 10 - 2, and 4 - 8. A queueing system will be in place from 4 to help everyone board safely.
Check your journey before you travel at GWR.com/Check See less
Don’t miss the GWR Black Friday Sale, with up to 50% off tickets.
Book now at www.gwr.com/blackfriday or on the GWR app.
Hurry, sale ends December 1st!
Terms Apply. Selected routes only. Subject to availability. Travel by 13 March.
Today we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice for our freedom, by carrying poppy wreaths from across the network by train to Paddington, where they will be laid at the war memorial as part of #ArmisticeDay commemorations
#WeWillRememberThem #LestWeForget #railway200 #PoppiestoPaddington
☀️With temperatures set to soar across the network this weekend, please take care and plan ahead when travelling with us
🥤Stay hydrated and carry water at all times
📱Check before you travel at gwr.com/check
🤒Speak to a member of staff if you feel unwell
🔋 Power up 🔋
There’s nothing ordinary about our fast-charge battery trial.
Our battery cell technology combines safety, long life and high performance, pulling from the best of lithium-ion tech.
See how they could power new trains to replace older diesel trains.
#SustainableTransport #BatteryTrains
👀 Sorry Spotters 👀 No, we’re not going to see underground trains replacing current trains on the mainline – but this one has done a great job acting as the testbed for proving our fast-charge battery technology⚡🚆📄 Read our full white paper: gwr.com/fast-charge-whitepaper #SustainableTransport
🚄 Charging Ahead 🚄
Our Innovation team’s year-long trial shows potential benefits of fast-charge battery trains to regional rail in the UK
Cleaner and ready to replace diesel. Read our full white paper here gwr.com/fast-charge-...
#SustainableTransport #BatteryTrains #RailInnovation
🚣♀️Heading to Henley Regatta by train? Here's some useful info.
🛤️Extra trains will run between Twyford & Henley between 1-6 July
🎟️We expect crowds. Arrive early & buy tickets in advance
☀️Queuing systems will be in place at Twyford & Henley. Prepare for hot weather with water, a hat & sun cream.
⚠️ Important reminder for those travelling to Glastonbury Festival by train
Please only take on board what you can comfortably carry
You will not be permitted to board the train with:
❌ Festival Trolleys
❌ Wheelie Bins
❌ Wheelbarrows
✅ Please store rucksacks and bags safely.
Thank you.
Our new Pullman Dining summer menu has arrived! Delicious new dishes are available for lunch and dinner, on select services between London Paddington and Plymouth or Swansea.
For more information and to make your reservation, visit GWR.com/Pullman
Have you spotted a different train on our network today? You may have seen one of our Class 175s between Newton Abbot and Plymouth.
It’s part of the testing and training taking place before the trains join our Devon & Cornwall services to help boost reliability and performance across the network.
🌞It's going to be hot this week! If you are taking the train, here is some travel advice:
🥤Carry water with you at all times
🧢Take care on the way to and from the station
🤒Speak to a member of staff if you feel unwell
➡️ Allow plenty of time and check your journey at gwr.com/check
A GWR train waits at Barnstaple station. It is a sunny day and a member of GWR staff waves at the train from the platform
As part of our Customer & Community Improvement Fund, we were delighted to award £2500 to Friends of Barnstaple Railway Station.
The grant will help enhance the station’s environment for all rail users.
More info at news.gwr.com/news/friends...
A picture of Cardiff's Principality Stadium
🏉Heading to Cardiff's Principality Stadium to watch the Rugby this weekend?
ℹ️ Here is your essential guide to getting there and back by train - news.gwr.com/news/heading...
@bathrugby.bsky.social
Very good!
