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New trains promised, but many are already delayed

Of the 11 operators introducing new trains this year, six were due to put them into traffic last year.

Huge increase in capacity on GWR as final Class 800 enters traffic

More than 10,000 extra seats will be available to Great Western Railway passengers on January 2, compared with the same number last year.

End of the line for Old Oak Common depot

Servicing ends at GWR's London depot.

Great Western Railway delays Newbury IET introduction for CCTV modifications

Delays to DOO-operated Class 800 Newbury and Bedwyn services

Widening the horizons…

PHILIP HAIGH looks at the history of rail services through King’s Cross, Farringdon and Moorgate

National Rail Awards 2018: JUDGES’ SPECIAL AWARD Winner: John Phare – Plymouth Station Booking Office, Great Western Railway

Rolling stock a concern for passengers according to GWR consultation

Concerns raised over age of West of England trains in Great Western franchise consultation.

More than 800 brand new passenger vehicles on test

More than 800 brand new vehicles on test as fleet replacements continue

FROM THE FILES: Avanti Hitachi… and GWR’s ‘802s’

RAIL's visit to Pistoia in May 2017 to see construction of GWR Class 802s, the first of which entered traffic this weekend.

GWR launches Class 802s in service

First of Great Western Railway's new £500 million Class 802 fleet enters traffic

RSC urges GWR to provide Stratford improvements

With only 6% of 9.8 million tourists per year using rail, calls made for GWR to introduce trains between Stratford-upon-Avon and London Paddington.

EXCLUSIVE: Rail bosses urged to utilise spare space to carry freight

TOCs and Government must help expand the volume of goods carried on passenger trains says InterCity RailFreight

HSTs bought for charter use

Future secured for ex-GWR High Speed Trains

First Great Western Railway IET serves Devon

Hitachi-built Class 800/3 makes passenger-carrying debut in Devon

FROM THE ARCHIVES: What’s it like in the cab of an IET?

EXCLUSIVE: The first main line cab ride in a Great Western Railway Class 800 Intercity Express Train

No date set for electric trains to reach Cardiff Central

Intercity Express Trains set to continue serving Cardiff on diesel mode.

No December timetable changes for eight TOCs

Eight operators will continue with their May timetable for 12 months instead of changing in December

GWR Class 800 naming honours wartime heroes

GWR marks 100th anniversary of the RAF and 75 years since the Dambusters raid with IET naming

Wales seeks control of inter-city services

Inter-city trains serving Wales should be controlled by the Welsh Assembly Government according to Ken Skates

‘800’ #trainbow marks summer of Pride

GWR celebrates Pride with IET event