Great Western Railway4 days agoDirect rail service set to begin after 23 yearsThe service cuts more than 10 minutes off the current fastest weekday journey time to under 30 minutes in Swindon.4 days ago4 days agoWeekly round-up: Stories you may have missedWe have selected some stories you may have missed from the South West.4 days ago7 days agoDirect trains to run to Oxford if line is made saferThe service will mean passengers would no longer need to change at Didcot Parkway.7 days ago12 May 2026What GWR nationalisation means for passengersThe Swindon-based train operator is to be brought under public ownership in December.12 May 202611 May 2026GWR public ownership 'reunites track and train'MPs and experts from the South West react to news the rail operator is to be renationalised.11 May 20268 May 2026Major train operator to be renationalised in monthsGWR, which runs trains between London and South Wales, will come under government control.8 May 20268 May 2026Model railway celebrates 200 years of historyThe display of miniature scenes from Gloucester station's history can be seen in the waiting room.8 May 20261 May 2026Bank Holiday train cancellations due to line closurePeople intending to travel by rail are advised to check before they set off over the weekend.1 May 202622 Apr 2026More delays after train-deer collision spills fuelDisruption between Exeter St Davids and Okehampton is expected to last until 10:30 on Wednesday.22 Apr 2026...
