GWR retains West Country commuter train contract

First Group train operator GWR will operate trains to the West Country from London Paddington for at least the next three years

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First Group has retained the contract to keep running trains between London and the South West through its rail arm GWR for at least the next three years.

GWR runs key commuter services from London to the West Country via the Reading and Taunton lines departing from London Paddington and the Night Riviera sleeper service between London and Penzance .