11K views · 123 reactions | The 18th May 2019 was the last day in long-distance scheduled services on Great Western Railway for the phenomenally successful InterCity 125 high speed trains. They have served over 40 years as the mainstay of InterCity services in the west of England and South Wales  | Seventies Time-Machine | Facebook

Poppy wreaths from across the Great Western Railway network have travelled on timetabled trains to London Paddington. This annual commemoration honours those who served and sacrificed in World War I, World War II, and conflicts since. This year, the event grows into a national tribute, recognising the vital role the railways and their people played during wartime. #London #LondonNews #Paddington #PaddingtonStation #Poppies #ArmisticeDay | BBC London

We’ve just operated our first electric-only train to and from South Wales. A test run took place in the early hours of Saturday, using a 12-car Class 387 from Swindon to Cardiff Central. Our ambition is to run Electrostars alongside our Intercity Express Trains for ‘big-ticket’ events at the Principality Stadium like the Guinness Six Nations! | GWR

2.9K views · 19 shares | Just in case you missed the news earlier… Great Western Railway have confirmed that the Newquay branchline will remain closed until at least Monday, as they continue to work on subsidence issues. There is a bus replacement service in operation in the meantime. For full details, please visit https://www.gwr.com/travel-updates/live-network-updates | Radio Newquay | Facebook

6.1K views · 212 reactions | Kew Gardens station was opened by the London and South Western Railway on 1st January 1869. It is one of the few remaining 19th-century stations on the North London Line, and the only station on the London Underground network that still has a pub attached.The Tap on the Line is endearing, as are so many historical Public Houses in London #englishpub #london #londonlife | Great British Tea Party | Facebook