GWR unveils mythical statue at St Ives station

The temporary Mermaid of Zennor statue is one of five dotted about the rail network.
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Giants of Avon Gorge statue unveiled at Bristol Temple Meads

A new statue of the Giants of Avon Gorge has been unveiled at Bristol Temple Meads station, marking the launch of Great Western Railway’s latest campaign to bring local myths to life. The installation ...

Brits get FREE train travel across UK thanks to ‘golden ticket generator’ glitch – were you affected?

A “GOLDEN ticket” glitch on one of Britain’s biggest railways meant Brits could travel for free. A software error was discovered in Great Western Railway’s (GWR) ticket ...
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Great Western Railway’s fully-electric train breaks UK record, paving way for cleaner travel

Entering its trial third year to study the feasibility of battery-electric rail, UK’s Great Western Railway (GWR) has hit an encouraging milestone, traveling further in the region than any ...

Historic new 'remarkable' GWR locomotive to take centre stage at railway gala

Historic GWR steam locomotive No. 6880 Betton Grange to star at Swanage Railway’s 2026 Spring Steam Gala. Heritage railway event features seven engines.