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We have received the following message from Matthew Golton, Interim Managing Director of GWR, about a reduced service on the GWR network. Please ensure to check your journey before you travel. You may be aware that we have been operating … Continue reading →

We understand from GWR that they are planning to run the Class 143 units for the final time today – Saturday 13th December. With the timetable change coming into effect tomorrow, these units will no longer be diagramed on the … Continue reading →

Please visit the GWR website to see the latest advice on travelling by rail during the pandemic.

Please note that timetables change on Sunday 13th December. The timetable for the Avocet Line can be seen here, and copies of all GWR timetables can be round on the GWR website. Please check train times before you travel. Travellers … Continue reading →

Train operators are making changes to their timetables, with effect from Monday 7th September. This should see more services operating across the network. As ever, please check your journey before you travel. Please also remember that face masks are mandatory … Continue reading →

Please see the latest travel advice from GWR if you are intending to travel by train.

Please see below an email from GWR setting out their plans to increase services from Monday 6th July. “We promised to keep you informed about changes to our services to support the re-opening of local and regional economies.  From Monday … Continue reading →

For the latest travel advice please refer to– Government guidance on travel; GWR’s dedicated advice page Please also check your journey before you travel

Please note that GWR is introducing a revised emergency timetable with effect from Monday 18th May. This is following new Government guidance and reflects the fact that more people may need to use public transport to travel to work. Government … Continue reading →

The Great Scenic Railways website, produced by the Devon and Cornwall Rail Partnership, has been revamped. In particular there are new pages about each of the community rail lines in Devon and Cornwall with information about featured destinations, train timetable … Continue reading →