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β˜€οΈWith temperatures set to soar across the network this weekend, please take care and plan ahead when travelling with us

πŸ₯€Stay hydrated and carry water at all times

πŸ“±Check before you travel at gwr.com/check

πŸ€’Speak to a member of staff if you feel unwell

10.07.2025 12:50 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ”‹ Power up πŸ”‹
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

10.07.2025 09:26 β€” πŸ‘ 5    πŸ” 4    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸ‘€ Sorry Spotters πŸ‘€ 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 technologyβš‘πŸš†πŸ“„ Read our full white paper: gwr.com/fast-charge-whitepaper #SustainableTransport

04.07.2025 15:17 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš„ Charging Ahead πŸš„

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

01.07.2025 15:44 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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πŸš£β€β™€οΈHeading to Henley Regatta by train? Here's some useful info.

πŸ›€οΈExtra trains will run between Twyford & Henley between 1-6 July

🎟️We expect crowds. Arrive early & buy tickets in advance

β˜€οΈQueuing systems will be in place at Twyford & Henley. Prepare for hot weather with water, a hat & sun cream.

30.06.2025 10:42 β€” πŸ‘ 2    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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⚠️ 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

βœ… Please store rucksacks and bags safely.

Thank you.

25.06.2025 09:39 β€” πŸ‘ 4    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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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

24.06.2025 12:22 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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.

23.06.2025 12:11 β€” πŸ‘ 16    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 2
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🌞It's going to be hot this week! If you are taking the train, here is some travel advice:

πŸ₯€Carry water with you at all times

🧒Take care on the way to and from the station

πŸ€’Speak to a member of staff if you feel unwell

➑️ Allow plenty of time and check your journey at gwr.com/check

18.06.2025 08:39 β€” πŸ‘ 6    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 0
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

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 Β£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...

22.05.2025 07:30 β€” πŸ‘ 9    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
A picture of Cardiff's Principality Stadium

A picture of Cardiff's Principality Stadium

πŸ‰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

21.05.2025 12:09 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

Very good!

15.05.2025 14:33 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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β˜€οΈ Our Summer timetable starts this Sundayβ˜€οΈ

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

15.05.2025 14:32 β€” πŸ‘ 7    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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?

12.05.2025 11:56 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

09.05.2025 12:59 β€” πŸ‘ 3    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 1    πŸ“Œ 0

πŸ‰ 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.

09.05.2025 09:12 β€” πŸ‘ 1    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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.

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!

08.05.2025 13:08 β€” πŸ‘ 13    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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 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.

πŸ‰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.

➑️To book tickets and make seat reservations head to gwr.com

30.04.2025 08:58 β€” πŸ‘ 0    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 1
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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!

27.02.2025 10:23 β€” πŸ‘ 11    πŸ” 1    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Gill Clay with members of Scouts Cymru standing next to an Intercity Express Train carrying Gill's name.

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 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

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 β€˜Great Westerners’ ceremony at Swansea station paid tribute to Gill’s lifetime of dedication to Scouting. #Scouts #ScoutingCymru #GreatWesterners

25.02.2025 10:43 β€” πŸ‘ 15    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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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

02.01.2025 10:06 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 2    πŸ“Œ 1
An Intercity Express Train comes out of Box Tunnel into snowy, wintery scenery

An Intercity Express Train comes out of Box Tunnel into snowy, wintery scenery

❄️ Our new winter timetable starts this Sunday ❄️

ℹ️ Please check your regular journey before you travel at GWR.com/Check

➑️ Go to news.gwr.com/news/great-w... for more information on key timetable changes.

Photo: Jack Boskett

11.12.2024 09:42 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 3    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
Onboard the UK's First Battery Electric Train!
YouTube video by Everything Electric Show Onboard the UK's First Battery Electric Train!

We were super excited to welcome The Everything Electric Show on board to follow our fast-charge battery trial.

And we're super proud they were so impressed by our #GWRinnovation

www.youtube.com/watch?v=sART...

04.12.2024 13:04 β€” πŸ‘ 20    πŸ” 2    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On it!

22.11.2024 11:44 β€” πŸ‘ 8    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0

On it!

22.11.2024 11:43 β€” πŸ‘ 14    πŸ” 0    πŸ’¬ 0    πŸ“Œ 0
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Hello Bluesky πŸ‘‹ We are GWR! Welcome aboard.

We aren't quite ready to offer customer support here yet, but please follow us for GWR news. We'd be delighted to have you!

22.11.2024 09:32 β€” πŸ‘ 177    πŸ” 18    πŸ’¬ 29    πŸ“Œ 5

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