The Latest Breaking News from Great Western Railway

Chiltern Railways brought into public ownership

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The Independent UK · Sep 21

Trains between Paddington and Heathrow Airport blocked by grass fire

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The Independent UK · Sep 5

GWR quietly cuts timetable due to unreliable train fleet

‘Performance and punctuality hasn’t been good enough recently’ operator admits in email

The Independent UK · Sep 4

All aboard! Britain's first rapid-charging battery train to launch into service in London this weekend

Great Western Railway service that recharges in minutes between trips to take passengers for first time on west London line

Evening Standard · Jan 30

UK’s first rapid-charging battery train ready for boarding this weekend

Great Western Railway service recharges in three and a half minutes between trips on west London line

The Guardian - UK · Jan 30

How to avoid the crush hour: London's 10 quietest train stations revealed

Chiltern, Thameslink, Southern and Great Western Railway services all feature in list

Evening Standard · Jan 2

Train passengers face delays due to Christmas Eve staff shortages

Great Western Railway services have been disrupted due to a shortage of train staff

The Independent UK · Dec 24, 2025

Passengers face rail disruption during Christmas Eve getaway

Great Western Railway said services between Reading and Gatwick Airport would be disrupted on Christmas Eve due to a shortage of train staff.

Evening Standard · Dec 24, 2025

London travel news LIVE: Unexpected line disruption slows travel from Waterloo to Clapham Junction

Disruption is expected until the end of the day

Evening Standard · Nov 12, 2025

Queen Camilla stuns commuters by riding train for Armistice Day service

Camilla was greeted at Chippenham station by pupils with poppies

The Independent UK · Nov 11, 2025