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
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☀️ Our Summer timetable starts this Sunday☀️
From 18 May our new timetable will see changes to support the increase in summer leisure journeys, and connections to Gatwick for international travel to/from the UK.
Check your journey carefully at gwr.com/check
We're delighted to have been shortlisted for both the Best TV/Streaming Advertising category and the Creative Trailblazer category at The Travel Marketing Awards 2025!
Have you seen the Five’s latest GWR adventures?
Good Luck to all of our colleagues and everybody running in Britain’s Ocean City Running festival on Sunday. Look out for the #GWR branded pacers to help you achieve your target time. @runplymouth.bsky.social
🏉 If you're travelling by train to the #BigDayOut at Cardiff's Principality Stadium to watch @bristolbearscf.bsky.social VS @bathrugby.bsky.social tomorrow please see the post below for important info about your journey
Allow extra time to queue for your return journey. A queue map is attached.
Patricia smiles and waves, looking happy and dressed in a blue jacket with a red coat on her lap. Patricia is sitting in the carriage of a GWR train with a lovely view of the countryside.
We welcomed Patricia, who is 98, on board our service from Bath to Paddington. She saw active service during WW2 as a member of the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and has been invited to today's #VEDay80 celebration parade!
Travelling by train to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium on Saturday 10th May? Here is some important information about your journey. Getting there Almost 10,000 extra seats will be provided to Cardiff’s Principality Stadium. Reservations will be mandatory on ALL services to Cardiff Services will NOT call at Bristol Parkway. Travel to Cardiff from Bristol Temple Meads instead, or from Chippenham/Bath Spa (not calling at Bristol Temple Meads) Please book tickets and make reservations early to avoid disappointment Getting back More than 20 trains will be provided to get you home. A queuing system will be in operation and the station will be very busy. Seat reservations are not mandatory for the return journey and passengers will be boarded on a first come, first served basis.
🏉Travelling by train to the #BigDayOut at Cardiff's Principality Stadium to watch @bristolbearscf.bsky.social VS @bathrugby.bsky.social on Saturday 10th May?
⚠️Below is some important information about your journey.
➡️To book tickets and make seat reservations head to gwr.com
Last Thursday passengers at Paddington station were serenaded by the rousing voices of Porthcawl Male Choir. The choir joined us to celebrate this year’s Wales Week in London. The moving music was accompanied by Welsh cakes and copies of South West Wales Connected to inspire GWR adventures!
Gill Clay with members of Scouts Cymru standing next to an Intercity Express Train carrying Gill's name.
Gill Clay and Joe Graham from GWR, with Scouts from Scouts Cymru standing next to an Intercity Express Train carrying Gill's name
Gill Clay standing next to the Intercity Express Train carrying her name
We were delighted to name a train after inspirational Scout leader, Gill Clay as we celebrated 100 years of Scouting in Wales
A special ‘Great Westerners’ ceremony at Swansea station paid tribute to Gill’s lifetime of dedication to Scouting. #Scouts #ScoutingCymru #GreatWesterners
Save on your next adventure! The Great GWR Getaway Sale is now live, with up to 50% off.*
Book your tickets with GWR in the January sale and take advantage of discounted train fares across the network
Sale ends 9 January. Book your tickets at: gwr.com/sale
*Subject to availability. Terms apply
