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[ May 13, 2024 ] GWR names Class 800 in honour of the Princess Royal Passenger

HRH The Princess Royal named a Great Western Railway Intercity Express Train at London Paddington Station, to mark her dedication and service to all the charitable causes she has supported. She officially became a 'Great Westerner' with her name on the side of No. 800024.

GWR names Class 800 in honour of the Princess Royal

May 13, 2024 UKRailNews 0

GWR has named Intercity Express Class 800 (800024) in honour of Princess Anne, The Princess Royal in a ceremony at London Paddington station. Her Royal Highness was joined at London Paddington by husband Vice Admiral […]

Great Western Railway planning to restore direct Bristol-Oxford services

January 13, 2024 UKRailNews 0

Great Western Railway is planning to run direct services between Bristol Temple Meads and Oxford for the first time in more than 20 years. In response to the growth in demand for leisure travel by […]