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GWR @gwr.com · 21/09/2026
⚠️ Wiltshire Rail Upgrades ⚠️ 📅 Saturday 10 October to Friday 16 October ℹ️ To find out more, go to www.gwr.com/Upgrade
Rail improvement work in Wiltshire from October 10 to 16, 2026, with train service changes and replacement road transport between Swindon, Pewsey, Chippenham, Melksham, and Westbury.
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GWR @gwr.com · 17/07/2026
⚠️ Bristol Area Rail Upgrades ⚠️ 📅 Monday 17 August to Thursday 27 August ℹ️ To find out more, go to www.gwr.com/Upgrade
Bristol area rail upgrades - Monday 17 August to Thursday 27 August
Buses replace trains between Bristol Temple Meads and Severn Beach
17th - 21st - No trains can stop at Lawrence Hill, Stapleton Road or Ashley Down.
Valid rail tickets can be used to travel on local bus services instead. More info at gwr.com/upgrade
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GWR @gwr.com · 06/07/2026
🌈We are proud sponsors of Bristol Pride 2026! On 11 July, join in with the Bristol Pride Parade in the morning then head to the Downs for a massive day of celebration and performances. If you're heading to Bristol by train, check before you travel at gwr.com/check See you there! #BristolPride
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GWR @gwr.com · 10/06/2026
⚠️ Upgrades between Swindon and Bristol Parkway ⚠️ 📅 Monday 6 July to Sunday 2 August, plus weekend of 8/9 August 2026 ℹ️ To find out more, go to gwr.com/Upgrade
Notice about train service changes between Swindon and Bristol Parkway from July 6 to August 2, 2026, with hourly service and longer journey times.
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GWR @gwr.com · 25/05/2026
🚆Heading out with us this Bank Holiday? ☀️Temperatures are soaring so make sure you pack plenty of water and wear light clothing 🤒If you feel unwell during your journey, please let staff know and leave the train at the next station ➡️Check journey updates before you travel at GWR.com/Check
A photo of Carbis Bay
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GWR @gwr.com · 18/05/2026
⚠️ Tackley station platform closure⚠️ 📅 Friday 12 June 2026 until Spring 2027 ℹ️ To find out more, go to gwr.com/Upgrade
Notice about Tackley station platform 2 closure from June 2026 to spring 2027 affecting southbound trains, advising alternative stations like Heyford.
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GWR @gwr.com · 12/05/2026
Our new timetable launching from Sunday 17 May, represents one of the most significant expansions of rail connectivity across the South West & Wales in recent years. ➡️Read more at news.gwr.com/news/gwrs-ne... ✅Check before you travel at gwr.com/check
A picture of an Intercity Express Train in green GWR livery
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GWR @gwr.com · 08/05/2026
🌈We're delighted to be an official partner of Exeter Pride this year! Will you be joining us tomorrow, 9th May? Head over to @exeterpride.bsky.social for everything you need to know about what will be a truly fabulous day! #Pride2026 #ExeterPride
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GWR @gwr.com · 05/05/2026
Trains are set to return to Portishead and Pill after 60 years, as contracts are signed to reopen the Portishead Line. Read more at www.networkrailmediacentre.co.uk/news/trains-...
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GWR @gwr.com · 01/05/2026
With the Big Rail Freeze rail fares stay frozen, helping you save more while travelling across the GWR network. Whether it’s work, weekends away or spontaneous adventures, now’s the time to lock in great value. Book now and keep exploring for less. For more info visit www.gwr.com/rail-fares-f...
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GWR @gwr.com · 13/03/2026
⚠️ Crediton area rail upgrades ⚠️ 📅 Saturday 21 to Sunday 29 March ℹ️ To find out more, go to gwr.com/Upgrade
Notice of rail upgrades in Crediton area from March 21 to 29, 2026, with replacement road transport between Exeter St Davids and Barnstaple or Okehampton.
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GWR @gwr.com · 16/02/2026
⚠️Dorchester area rail upgrades ⚠️ 📅 Saturday 28 February to Sunday 8 March ℹ️ To find out more, go to gwr.com/Upgrade
Dorchester rail upgrades from 28 Feb to 8 Mar 2026 with GWR trains running Bristol to Yeovil Pen Mill and replacement transport to Weymouth.
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GWR @gwr.com · 23/01/2026
⚠️South Devon rail upgrades ⚠️ 📅 Saturday 21 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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 16/01/2026
⚠️Oxford station bridge upgrade ⚠️ 📅 Sunday 1 to Sunday 8 February 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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 14/01/2026
⚠️ Exeter St Davids Lifts Renewal ⚠️ 📅 Tuesday 20th January until April 2026 ℹ️ To find out more, go to gwr.com/ExeterLifts
Exeter St Davids station lifts will be closed for up to three months from January 20, 2026, for major renewal work.
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GWR @gwr.com · 05/01/2026
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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 11/12/2025
🐶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
Station Jim stands in his new case at Slough Station.
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GWR @gwr.com · 04/12/2025
🎄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
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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 28/11/2025
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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 11/11/2025
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
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GWR @gwr.com · 10/07/2025
☀️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
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GWR @gwr.com · 10/07/2025
🔋 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
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GWR @gwr.com · 04/07/2025
👀 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
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GWR @gwr.com · 01/07/2025
🚄 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
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GWR @gwr.com · 30/06/2025
🚣‍♀️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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 25/06/2025
⚠️ 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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 24/06/2025
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
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GWR @gwr.com · 23/06/2025
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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 18/06/2025
🌞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
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GWR @gwr.com · 22/05/2025
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 GWR train waits at Barnstaple station. It is a sunny day and a member of GWR staff waves at the train from the platform
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GWR @gwr.com · 21/05/2025
🏉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
A picture of Cardiff's Principality Stadium
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GWR @gwr.com · 15/05/2025
☀️ 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
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GWR @gwr.com · 12/05/2025
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?
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GWR @gwr.com · 09/05/2025
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
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GWR @gwr.com · 09/05/2025
🏉 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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 08/05/2025
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!
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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 30/04/2025
🏉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
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.
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GWR @gwr.com · 27/02/2025
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!
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GWR @gwr.com · 25/02/2025
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
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
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GWR @gwr.com · 02/01/2025
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
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GWR @gwr.com · 11/12/2024
❄️ Our new winter timetable starts this Sunday ❄️ ℹ️ Please check your regular journey before you travel at GWR.com/Check ➡️ Go to news.gwr.com/news/great-w... for more information on key timetable changes. Photo: Jack Boskett
An Intercity Express Train comes out of Box Tunnel into snowy, wintery scenery
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GWR @gwr.com · 04/12/2024
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...
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Onboard the UK's First Battery Electric Train!
YouTube video by Everything Electric Show
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GWR @gwr.com · 22/11/2024
Hello Bluesky 👋 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!
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