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Even rock royalty knows that there is no better way to travel to Glastonbury than by train! 🤘 You never know who is going to churn up on board our trains! #FooFighters #Glastonbury23 #TheChurnups
Dave Grohl on board a GWR service today

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For the attention of @imrealasim fans: We are a railway company based in the UK, not related to the Guinness World Records in any way. Please do not include us in your tweets, but best of luck. #AsimFandomHits15Million #AsimForTheWin
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Have you lost your pup? We found this lovely little dog on our 20:57 Newbury to London train this evening. He is now safely at Reading station being cared for. He’s having a lovely time but he’d really like to see his humans now. Please help us reunite them! 🐶
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We welcomed Patricia, who is 98, on board our service from Bath to Paddington. She saw active service during WW2 as a member of the ATS (Auxiliary Territorial Service) and has been invited to today's #VEDay80 celebration parade!
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We are delighted to reveal that new Intercity Express Train 800025 has been named Captain Tom Moore this morning for his remarkable fundraising achievements during #COVID19. This follows a huge amount of requests from staff and members of the public for him to be recognised.
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It was a pleasure to take the 'Piano Man' @billyjoel Uptown to Cardiff today for his only gig in Europe. Get ready to be rocked Wales! 🎹
Billy Joel on board a GWR service

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Replying to @ARajakrishnan @POTUS
Hi there, we are a train operating company from the UK, I don't think we are in a position to verify things the President of the United States says I'm afraid. - Kyle
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We are saddened to hear that Sir Kenneth Grange has passed away. A design legend, Sir Kenneth created the look of the iconic High Speed Train. We were honoured to name HST locomotive 43002 after him in 2016. He also joined us in 2019 as the last HST train left Paddington. RIP and thank you Sir Kenneth.
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Our magnificent #Lionesses with pride of place on our Intercity Express Train 800316 #WEURO2022 #Itscominghome
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Pupdate: This super woofer has been reunited with its owners. Thank you for all of the retweets! 🐶
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Replying to @RoyalFamily @TfL @networkrail
Today we are commemorating the Coronation in style with a train service fit for a King! The 0848 London Paddington to Swansea service became known as the Flying Carolean with IET 802103 featuring King Charles III’s official coronation logo along with its new name. #coronation
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It was a pleasure to welcome HRH The Prince of Wales on board our train to Cardiff this morning!
The Prince and Princess of Wales
@KensingtonRoyal
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En route to Cardiff today to celebrate seaweed innovation! Ar y ffordd i Gaerdydd i ddathlu arloesedd mewn gwymon!
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💃We’re thrilled to be the very first UK Train Operator to rise to the #Jerusalemachallenge! 🕺Our amazing colleagues, and friends at @networkrail and @HeathrowExpress took it to another level at Paddington station! 👏 😃We hope this makes you smile today! #Jerusalema
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We are so sad to share the news that our beloved Hector, the Redruth station cat has passed away. Hector was a much loved local celebrity and will be missed by all whose mornings he brightened.
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💕Happy Valentine's Day!💕 To celebrate we're giving you the chance to take someone special on a First Class journey and enjoy a 3-course meal in our Pullman Restaurant. To enter, tag a friend, retweet this post and make sure to follow @GWRHelp! Good luck! #ValentinesDay2023
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A romantic meal for 2, only better! This #ValentinesDay win a First Class return journey for 2 anywhere on GWR, a 3 course meal & bottle of Prosecco in our superb Pullman Restaurant For a chance to win simply RT & tell us below who you'd love to treat! Winner chosen 14 Feb
Win a Pullman Dining Experience

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T's and C's 1. Our valentines day Pullman giveaway will run from 0700 on Monday 7th Feb 2022 to 2000 on Monday 14th Feb 2022 2. The prize is 2 first class complimentary tickets to make a return journey in any GWR service, a 3 course meal for 2 and a bottle of prosecco on any of our Pullman services. The tickets and meal will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue. 3. Each entrant must retweet the original competition tweet and reply with who they would like to take with them 4. Entrants must be over 18 5. Employees of GWR are not eligible to win but are welcome to take part 6. The winner will be chosen at random 7. The winner will be drawn and announced after 2000 on 14/2/22. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 3 days of the announcement we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner

ALT T's and C's 1. Our valentines day Pullman giveaway will run from 0700 on Monday 7th Feb 2022 to 2000 on Monday 14th Feb 2022 2. The prize is 2 first class complimentary tickets to make a return journey in any GWR service, a 3 course meal for 2 and a bottle of prosecco on any of our Pullman services. The tickets and meal will be valid for 6 months from the date of issue. 3. Each entrant must retweet the original competition tweet and reply with who they would like to take with them 4. Entrants must be over 18 5. Employees of GWR are not eligible to win but are welcome to take part 6. The winner will be chosen at random 7. The winner will be drawn and announced after 2000 on 14/2/22. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 3 days of the announcement we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner

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We’re sorry to hear about the collapse of @flybe. We’d like to help those affected by allowing them free travel today on any First Group train by producing evidence of a Flybe booking. This includes @GWRHelp @AvantiWestCoast @SW_Railway, @Hull_Trains & @TPEassist #Flybecollapse
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We were really sad to hear about the passing of Jethro. May you rest peacefully in the knowledge that the train does indeed now stop at Camborne on Wednesdays. #jethro
BBC Cornwall
@BBCCornwall
15 Dec 2021
Sad news this morning #jethro
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Replying to @SinglespRocket1
Hi Andy, that's lovely to hear - Thanks for sharing this :) Which train are you on please? - Phil
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Yes Caitlin!! We ❤️ this! If you can get 500 likes on your post then we will give you 2 First Class tickets to use on our network!
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We are sorry to hear about the collapse of #ThomasCook. If you are an employee who has been affected, we are currently looking for Customer Hosts and would love to hear from you. More details at gwr.com/careers

Careers | Great Western Railway

GWR offer a wide range of job and career opportunities within the train, depot, station and support teams. Find out if there’s a role for you and apply today.

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Ready. Set. GO!!!!!!! Check out the acceleration of Great Western Railway's new Intercity Express Train compared to a High Speed Train as it leaves Chippenham station. This is one of the ways that the train will reduce journey times once they are all in service in 2019.

IET vs HST acceleration

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🌈 It’s not every day you see a double rainbow! Our friends at @TfL have joined the #Trainbow club and 800008 couldn’t resist coming along to Paddington to welcome its newest member.
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London Paddington tonight as GWR and @networkrail join in to #ClapForOurCarers #railwayfamily
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We know January can be gloomy so, to brighten up your Blue Monday, we’re giving away a bundle of goodies! For a chance to win, you need to: 🚆 Make sure you’re following us ☺ Comment a smiley emoji and tag a friend 📱 Share this post Good luck! #BlueMonday #BrewMonday
Selection of GWR goodies

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GWR Blue Monday Giveaway Terms & Conditions 1. Our Blue Monday Giveaway runs from 07:00 until 23:59 on15 January 2024. 2. Entry requirements: Twitter/X – Tag another user in the comments, share the original post and follow @GWRHelp Instagram – Tag another user in the comments, share the original post to your story and follow @GWRUK Facebook – Tag another user in the comments, share the original post and follow @GWRUK 3. Employees of Great Western Railway are not eligible to win but are welcome to take part. 4. Entrants must be aged 18 or over. 5. The winner will be drawn at random, from competition entrants across all platforms it is running on. 6. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 2 days of the announcement, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner. 7. The prize includes: Puzzle, bag, water bottle, luggage tag, card wallet, Top Trumps and station badges

ALT GWR Blue Monday Giveaway Terms & Conditions 1. Our Blue Monday Giveaway runs from 07:00 until 23:59 on15 January 2024. 2. Entry requirements: Twitter/X – Tag another user in the comments, share the original post and follow @GWRHelp Instagram – Tag another user in the comments, share the original post to your story and follow @GWRUK Facebook – Tag another user in the comments, share the original post and follow @GWRUK 3. Employees of Great Western Railway are not eligible to win but are welcome to take part. 4. Entrants must be aged 18 or over. 5. The winner will be drawn at random, from competition entrants across all platforms it is running on. 6. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 2 days of the announcement, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner. 7. The prize includes: Puzzle, bag, water bottle, luggage tag, card wallet, Top Trumps and station badges

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❗ We have reached one million tweets! 🤯 🥳 To celebrate we are giving away 2 First Class tickets! 👉 To enter follow @GWRHelp, retweet this tweet and tag a friend 📅 Winner announced 13/6 ✅ T's and C's apply 🤞 Good luck!

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On this day in 1806, Isambard Kingdom Brunel was born Take a look back at these stunning images from 2017, when we tested to see if the rising sun shines through Box Tunnel on Brunel's birthday
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So much love for this pup. Thank you for all your shares. We will of course keep you updated. And don’t worry, we will care for him like he was our own fur baby 🙂
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New IETs flank HST 002 as it begins its farewell tour today across the GWR network from Laira depot. #LastOfTheHSTs
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Wonderful news! It looks like this has now been found. Thanks so much for helping us anyway Twitter. You are all fabulous.
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We are so sad to read about the passing of Michael Bond, creator of our friend Paddington Bear. RIP Michael. #pleaselookafterthisbear
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📚This #WorldBookDay2023 we have partnered with our friends at @PenguinUKBooks and @VikingBooksUK to give away these escapist reads, perfect for a train journey! To enter simply follow @GWRHelp, tag a friend and retweet this tweet T's and C's apply
A photo of 7 books against a white background.

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🥳 We just set a new speed record from Cardiff to London at one hour 33 minutes, a full four minutes faster than the previous record! From December we will be running faster and more frequent trains between South Wales and London compared to today. #AllChange2019
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Happy Birthday Isambard Kingdom Brunel on what would be his 219th birthday. Box Tunnel is one of his greatest engineering achievements and still in use today! Happy Birthday Mr Brunel! #railway200 @railway200
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Watch how we celebrated the #LastoftheHSTs from Paddington station last Saturday. Farewell, old friend!

Last HST from Paddington.

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Good morning, we hope you're having a good week! Thanks to Jonathan Merritt for sending us this fantastic photo of one of our trains next to a steam train 📸 If you need any help with your journey today, please send us a message 💻
A GWR train running next to an old steam train approaching an old bridge.

ALT A GWR train running next to an old steam train approaching an old bridge.

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Five go on a Great Western Adventure. As part of our #WorldBookDay celebrations George, Julian, Dick, Anne and Timmy travelled with kids from New Hinksey C.E. Primary for an adventure of their own!
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We’ve teamed up with our friends at Budock Vean Hotel to put a spring in your step with this lovely giveaway! Win 2 nights dinner, bed and breakfast at Cornwall’s fabulous Budock Vean Hotel, plus 2 First Class complimentary GWR tickets to get you there and back in style. Enjoy the beautiful views as you relax on your journey to Cornwall, hop in a complimentary taxi to the hotel where you can start to unwind in one of Budock Vean’s gorgeous signature rooms. What a way to kick off Spring! To be in with a chance to win this fantastic prize simply: Follow @GWRHelp and @BudockVeanHotel Tag/Mention someone you’d love to take with you Like and share this post The winner will be chosen on 2 April. Good luck!
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🎵On the 12th day of Christmas GWR gave to me 🎉One of eve-ryyy-thing! 🎄To celebrate the #12DaysOfChristmas we're giving away a gift from our shop every day until 5 Jan! 🎁To win this lovely bundle of GWR goodies simply RT and follow! 🎉Winners chosen 6 Jan 22
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⛈️🌊☀️ The route through Dawlish is one of the most unique and picturesque railway lines in the country. Check out the difference between beautiful sunshine and stormy weather, filmed just one week apart!

Dawlish rain vs shine

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We are so very, very sad to hear about the passing of @captaintommoore. Our deepest condolences are with his family. Rest in Peace Captain. You made us all very proud.
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We were delighted to welcome Michael Morpurgo to London Paddington today to unveil an Intercity Express Train named in his honour. Special guest Joey from War Horse, one of Michael’s most famous creations, also joined us and was very excited to see his name on the train too! #WarHorse #MichaelMorpurgo
Michael Morpurgo stands in front of the Intercity Express Train which carries the name Joey after the character from War Horse

ALT Michael Morpurgo stands in front of the Intercity Express Train which carries the name Joey after the character from War Horse

The full size puppet of Joey from the War Horse stage show is led through Paddington station by a man dressed as a stable hand. The platform is very busy as people watch. The train bearing joeys name is in the background.

ALT The full size puppet of Joey from the War Horse stage show is led through Paddington station by a man dressed as a stable hand. The platform is very busy as people watch. The train bearing joeys name is in the background.

Michael Morpurgo unveils an Intercity Express Train carrying the name of Joey from War Horse. The life size puppet from War Horse is also there looking on.

ALT Michael Morpurgo unveils an Intercity Express Train carrying the name of Joey from War Horse. The life size puppet from War Horse is also there looking on.

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🧩You'll be in pieces over our jigsaw giveaway!🧩 It's #NationalPuzzleDay and we’re giving away four of our beautiful GWR jigsaw puzzles. To enter: ♥️ Like this post ➡️Share to your followers 🙂Tag a friend Follow @GWRHelp Good luck!
GWR Puzzle

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Terms & Conditions 1. Our National Puzzle Day Giveaway runs from 07:00 until 23:59 on 29 January 2024. 2. Entry requirements: Twitter/X – Tag another user in the comments, like and share the original post and follow @GWRHelp Instagram – Tag another user in the comments, like and share the original post to your story and follow @GWRUK Facebook – Tag another user in the comments, like and share the original post and follow @GWRUK 3. Employees of Great Western Railway are not eligible to win but are welcome to take part. 4. Entrants must be aged 18 or over. 5. The winner will be drawn at random, from competition entrants across all platforms it is running on. 6. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 2 days of the announcement, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner. 7. The prize is 4 x GWR Puzzles to 4 separate winners

ALT Terms & Conditions 1. Our National Puzzle Day Giveaway runs from 07:00 until 23:59 on 29 January 2024. 2. Entry requirements: Twitter/X – Tag another user in the comments, like and share the original post and follow @GWRHelp Instagram – Tag another user in the comments, like and share the original post to your story and follow @GWRUK Facebook – Tag another user in the comments, like and share the original post and follow @GWRUK 3. Employees of Great Western Railway are not eligible to win but are welcome to take part. 4. Entrants must be aged 18 or over. 5. The winner will be drawn at random, from competition entrants across all platforms it is running on. 6. If the winner cannot be contacted or does not claim the prize within 2 days of the announcement, we reserve the right to withdraw the prize from the winner and pick a replacement winner. 7. The prize is 4 x GWR Puzzles to 4 separate winners

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Hi Rachel - I'm so sorry to hear about your experience and that you had to face that today. We'd like to make amends if we can - please could you send us a DM? - Phil nitter.app/messages/compose?recip…

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❗NEW STATION❕ We’re pleased to announce that Reading Green Park station will open from 27 May! Reading Green Park will provide a vital rail link for residents in the south of Reading as well as Green Park business park and @ReadingFC. GWR.com/ReadingGreenPark #NewStation @ReadingCouncil @transportgovuk @NetworkRailwest @NetworkRailWssx @HampshireCRP
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We are so thrilled to to welcome Captain Sir Tom Moore's family to London Paddington today. Not long before the service reaches Hereford. #CaptainTom100 @captaintommoore
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Calling all collectors, train enthusiasts, and Christmas lovers. You’ve seen the beautiful London Christmas Company Class 43 HST ornament; now you could WIN the Ultimate Christmas Ornament Collection, fit for royalty! The London Christmas Company and GWR have teamed up to bring you this fantastic giveaway, and a collection of handmade Christmas ornaments worth £1000 could be yours! Made from pure brass and finished in 24-carat gold, this 16-piece collection includes 12 different designs AND a set of FIVE Class 43 HST ornaments! There are also FIVE Class 43 HST ornaments to give away to 5 lucky runners up! To enter simply: • Tag a friend in the comments • Repost this post • Follow @GWRHelp and @LdnChristmasCo The winners will be chosen on Friday 29th November. Terms and conditions apply.
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Win 2 tickets to @glastonbury plus train travel to get you there! ➡️ Follow the link to enter our amazing competiton cloud.e.gwr.com/Glastonbury2… ➡️ Up your chances with a bonus entry by ⭐️ Retweeting this tweet ⭐️ Following @GWRHelp ⭐️ Tagging a friend Good luck!
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We love #NationalPuzzleDay! Who doesn’t love a good jigsaw? To celebrate, we’re giving away one of our quality jigsaws of the beautiful Calstock Viaduct. To be in with a chance to win one, simply retweet this post and follow us! Winner chosen on 5 Feb 2022
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We were delighted to bring some colour to one of our new Intercity Express Trains 800 008 today and join in with the Pride month celebrations. Send us your pics of the #trainbow if you see it! #LoveWins
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Our very last HST has just arrived in to Exeter St Davids, its final destination. Thank you all for joining in with our celebrations of these iconic trains. #LastoftheHSTs
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We are here at Paddington station today for a VERY special event! @StudiocanalUK @paddingtonbear #PaddingtonInPeru
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At Cardiff this morning getting ready to take poppy wreaths to Paddington for our remembrance service. #WeWillRememberThem #poppiestopaddington #ArmisticeDay @fmwales @WelshGovernment @VETERANSCHARITY
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🎵On the 3rd day of Christmas GWR gave to me 🧦A pair of socks for my feet! 🎄To celebrate the #12DaysOfChristmas we're giving away a gift from our shop every day until 5 Jan! 🎁To get your hands on these stylish IET socks, simply RT and follow! 🎉Winner chosen 6 Jan 22
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Everything the light touches is our rail network. What about that shadowy place over there? That's Luton, you must never go there.
London North Eastern Railway
@LNER
9 Oct 2019
When your Mum says you and your sibling look the same, but you just can't see it.
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Last night, we charged ahead and set a WORLD RECORD for the furthest distance travelled by battery-electric train on a single charge! ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️ Not only did we smash the previous record of 139 miles set by Stadler in 2021, but we registered an incredible 200 miles! A fitting achievement in the year that the industry celebrates 200 years since the birth of the modern railway! 🔋 🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋🔋 @railway200 #batterytrain #worldrecord #worldrecordholder
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We’re grateful to be using trains from @c2c_Rail . These trains will help to support our timetable from next week. Another example of the #railwayfamily coming together. Thank you 🙏🏻
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Let’s Go Girls! How cool is this? Our new Shania Train for the Queen of Country Pop, @shaniatwain. @grimmers Impressed Us Much by revealing the Twain in glittering pink leopard print. You’re still the one, Shania, and we know you’ll be a festival hit this summer! #ShaniaTrain #ShaniaTwain #sidetracked #chepstowracecourse #BSTHydePark @anniemacmanus @BBCSounds
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Statement following the incident this evening.
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Emergency services are responding to an incident at Fisherton Tunnel near Salisbury Station, involving the 1708 GWR service between Portsmouth Harbour and Bristol Temple Meads and the 1720 SWR services from London Waterloo to Honiton. The line is closed as they carry out their work, and we appreciate our customers' patience as we are doing all we can to help as they respond to the incident.

ALT Emergency services are responding to an incident at Fisherton Tunnel near Salisbury Station, involving the 1708 GWR service between Portsmouth Harbour and Bristol Temple Meads and the 1720 SWR services from London Waterloo to Honiton. The line is closed as they carry out their work, and we appreciate our customers' patience as we are doing all we can to help as they respond to the incident.

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Today we remember the crew of the Penlee lifeboat RNLB Solomon Browne who were lost 40 years ago today while going to the aid of the MV Union Star. We are proud to carry their names on our Intercity Express Train 802008.
Side on view of the front of our GWR named IET train 'RNLB Solomon Browne' during the train naming ceremony at the Long Rock train depot.

ALT Side on view of the front of our GWR named IET train 'RNLB Solomon Browne' during the train naming ceremony at the Long Rock train depot.

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Our record-breaking battery train is now at Reading Train Care Depot, where it will undergo further checks ahead of a #FastCharge trial on the Greenford branch line. The Class 230 train made today’s 70-mile journey from Long Marston – using just 45 per cent of its battery capacity. It comes just days after travelling a UK record of 86 miles (138km) on battery power alone, without recharging. Read the full story here: news.gwr.com/news/great-west… #GWRInnovation
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“Dear Paddington, thanks for being at the station to cheer people up. Love from Summer” 😳 We’re not crying. You’re crying. 📸 - TM Sophia
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We were thrilled to welcome the Prime Minister to Paddington this morning and highlight the environmental benefits of travelling by train The PM unveiled a special livery as part of the rail industry’s #WeMeanGreen campaign to encourage more people to move from road to rail.
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A unique look at some of the conditions our drivers had to navigate during #StormCallum this weekend to keep everyone moving safely. Thanks @DawlishBeach for some of the footage.

Storm Callum

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🎵On the 5th day of Christmas GWR gave to me 🔗A pair of cufflinks for free! 🎄To celebrate the #12DaysOfChristmas we're giving away a gift from our shop every day until 5 Jan! 🎁To be the proud owner of these smart GWR cufflinks simply RT & follow! 🎉Winner chosen 6 Jan 22
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Here's one of our IETs entering service for the day wearing its face mask! If you're travelling with us please help us to keep our trains safe by wearing a #facecovering
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🚄Who'd love to WIN this amazing GWR Class 800 Premium Train Set? 🎉We're SO excited to team up with Gaugemaster to give away an award winning model railway starter set RRP £249.95! To enter 👉Retweet 👉Tell us below who'd love to win 👉Follow GWR & @Gaugemaster Good luck!
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🎵On the 2nd day of Christmas GWR gave to me ☕️A lovely mug for my tea! 🎄To celebrate the #12DaysOfChristmas we're giving away a gift from our shop every day until 5 Jan! 🎁To win this GWR mug and add some style to your brew, simply RT and follow! 🎉Winners chosen 6 Jan 22
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We were so sad to hear about the passing of Freya Bevan who we named a train after last year. Our thoughts were with her family yesterday as she was laid to rest. Sleep tight Freya. We’re honoured to have met such a brave and special little girl.
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We can’t wait to welcome the fantastic Clun Castle onto our network as part of @vintage_trains celebrations to mark 175 years since the opening of the Didcot to Oxford line. Book your space for the 15 June tour here vintagetrains.co.uk/tour/oxf…
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Never a dull moment! 🦢 🦢
The Independent
@Independent
22 Nov 2020
Swans on the loose at Bath train station

Swans on the loose at Bath train station

Follow @Independent for more animal videos

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📖 If you’re passing through Exeter St David’s station make sure you visit the best vending machine ever! 📚
Penguin Books UK
@PenguinUKBooks
24 Mar 2023
Introducing... the Penguin Book Vending Machine! In 1935, Sir Allen Lane was inspired to create Penguin Books when he couldn't find a good book to read at Exeter St. David's train station. We've gone back to our roots to ensure modern day commuters won't face the same problem.
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Happy birthday Paddington Bear! It's 60 years to the day since you first captured our hearts and imagination!
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🎵On the 1st day of Christmas GWR gave to me 🌂A fantastic umbrella in green! 🎄To celebrate the #12DaysOfChristmas we're giving away a gift from our shop every day until 5 Jan! 🎁To win today's prize simply RT and follow 🎉Winners chosen 6 Jan 22
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Today we named Intercity Express Train 800025 Captain Tom Moore for his incredible fundraising success during #COVID19. #CaptainTomMoore #WalkwithTom #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay
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🎵On the 6th day of Christmas GWR gave to me 🥤A travel mug, very eco friendly! 🎄To celebrate the #12DaysOfChristmas we're giving away a gift from our shop every day until 5 Jan! 🎁To win a reusable travel mug simply RT & follow! 🎉Winner chosen 6 Jan 22
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Introducing the newest addition to the GWR train fleet! The class 769 is the UK's first tri-mode train running on third rail, overhead electric and diesel power. They will be in service later this year on our busy Reading-Gatwick line.
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Except for today, as we are running a rail replacement service due to improvement works 👀 #Camborne
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Thinking of all those affected by today's serious incident near Stonehaven in Aberdeenshire. We stand by ready to assist in any way we can #railwayfamily
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Today we are commemorating the Coronation in style with a train service fit for a King! The 0848 London Paddington to Swansea service became known as the Flying Carolean with IET 802103 featuring King Charles III’s official coronation logo along with its new name. #coronation
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20 years ago today Rick Rescorla was killed when the South Tower collapsed. After getting 2700 people to safety he returned to help others. We are honoured to carry his name on our Intercity Express Train. Kernow bys vyken
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🎵On the 9th day of Christmas GWR gave to me 🧦Another pair of socks for my feet! 🎄To celebrate the #12DaysOfChristmas we're giving away a gift from our shop every day until 5 Jan! 🎁To win these lovely socks simply RT and follow. 🎉Winner chosen 6 Jan 22
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Today is #WorldBookDay, and to celebrate @PenguinUKbooks have kindly given us a couple of copies of Simon Jenkins new book 'Britain’s 100 Best Railway Stations' to give to 2 lucky followers! To enter simply like this post and reply with your favourite GWR station!
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Replying to @LNER
Looking very nice @LNER! How about bringing it down to Paddington and parking it next to ours some time next year? #traindate 😘
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📣 The Dartmoor Line – arriving Saturday 20 November 2021 🚨 We’re pleased to reveal that services will start on the #DartmoorLine in just 39 days’ time Tickets on sale now - a day return between Okehampton and Exeter will cost no more than £8! 👉 GWR.com/plan-journey
The Dartmoor Line - Opening 20/11 2021

ALT The Dartmoor Line - Opening 20/11 2021

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We were honoured to clap for @captaintommoore at London Paddington this evening. #ClapForCaptainTom
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🎵On the 4th day of Christmas GWR gave to me 😮‍💨A guard's whistle, very shiny! 🎄To celebrate the #12DaysOfChristmas we're giving away a gift from our shop every day until 5 Jan! 🎁To win this GWR guards whistle simply RT and follow! 🎉Winners chosen 6 Jan 22
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We are excited to give away this incredible #LionsLegendsShirt, signed by Sir Gareth Edwards, Martin Johnson and more! 'Lions legend' @davidflatman is just as excited as us! To enter simply retweet and tag a friend 🗓️The winner will be drawn on 21/3 👇 Full T's and C's below
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🎵On the 8th day of Christmas GWR gave to me 🧩A jigsaw to keep me busy! 🎄To celebrate the #12DaysOfChristmas we're giving away a gift from our shop every day until 5 Jan! 🎁To win this lovely jigsaw puzzle simply RT & follow! 🎉Winner chosen 6 Jan 22
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We'd like to take this opportunity to wish @captaintommoore a very happy 100th birthday 🎉 Thank you for capturing the hearts of the nation & world - from all of us at GWR, @networkrail, & @gbrailfreight. #WalkWithTom #TomorrowWillBeAGoodDay #RailwayFamily #StayHomeSaveLives
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It's 180 years to the day since Maidenhead Bridge opened and it's still standing. Designed by Brunel himself and now carrying 10% more commuter seats in to London with our new Electrostar trains. Watch until the end! 👀 @MrTimDunn @steam_museum @railwaymuseum
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Today we commemorated Michael Bond, who inspired and entertained so many, by naming one of our new Intercity Express Trains after him and our friend Paddington Bear. #GWRNewTrains #100GreatWesterners
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It's the one you've all been waiting for, we are delighted to reveal the winning design of our key worker livery competition! It was inspired by three entries from Sam Smith (13), Sam Moorey (15) and Ned Thompson (16) who are our winners as chosen by @MrTimDunn.
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The #DartmoorLine officially reopens on Saturday 20 November! Join us tomorrow live on Facebook as we celebrate the occasion with @NetworkRailWest @DevonCC @DCRailPart & our friends from across the communities we serve. Our Facebook Live will be hosted by @MrTimDunn
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We at GWR are saddened at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and our thoughts are with her family at this time.
We at GWR are saddened at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and our thoughts are with her family at this time.

ALT We at GWR are saddened at the passing of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II, and our thoughts are with her family at this time.

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Test run of our new 769 tri-mode train. Helping to provide a more sustainable future.
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Here's the #LastOfTheHSTs departing London Paddington one final time.
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To celebrate #WorldBookDay we have ten limited edition hardback Famous Five adventure books to give away. To enter RT and answer this question: “Name one of the characters from the Famous Five”. Closes 23:59 tonight, winners announced tomorrow.
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We are honoured to celebrate the marriage of Leah and Vince earlier in the week with a ceremony on board one of our trains today. The newlyweds travelled to their first date together on a GWR train and have now tied the knot 8 years later! #GWRWedding #HappilyEverAfter #JustMarried #LoveTrain
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