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2026
GWR Black Friday fare sale
GWR is offering discounted rail fares in a Black Friday sale, with discounts of up to 50 per cent.
2021
Cracks found in Hitachi Class 800 trains
Cracks were found in more than one Hitachi 800 train. Great Western Railway said its fleet was being inspected as a precaution, and Hitachi Rail said it was working with partners to resolve the issue.
2021
Cracked trains cause UK rail service cancellations
Train companies cancelled a significant number of services after cracks were found in Hitachi Class 800 trains; the disruption affected Great Western Railway, LNER and TransPennine Express services.
2020
Great Western Railway donates food to good causes
Great Western Railway donated food that would otherwise have gone to customers to good causes. The headline reports the donation as worth £10,000.
2020
Great Western Railway donates food to good causes
Great Western Railway donated food that would otherwise have gone to customers to good causes; the article reports that Cheltenham General Hospital received some items.