Manufacturers see lithium power as the future of rail travel in the UK - but the trains could pose unique challenges.

WISH-TV Contributor Barney Wood takes us out and about to gain a sneak peek. Paul Busse, founder of Applied Imagination, is ...

"Seeing the first GWR Grange to run since 1965 on GWR metals ... "David's family have recently donated his old model railway to us too, so we will be spending the next few weeks installing ...

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One woman has experienced a series of unfortunate events travelling with Great Western Railway (GWR), perhaps making her one of the unluckiest train passengers in the UK. Daniela Staiano ...

Battery-powered trains using a new rapid-charging system are being tested as part of a trial by Great Western Railway (GWR). The trains use the onboard FastCharge battery that delivers the ...

Rail journeys in the west of England continue to be disrupted due to flooding. Great Western Railway (GWR) said all lines between Bedwyn and Westbury are closed due to heavy rain flooding the ...

Great Western Railway (GWR) said there was a reduction in staff available to take on overtime shifts due to England competing against Spain in the final Rail passengers are being advised to check ...

A trial by Great Western Railway (GWR) for rapid-charging battery trains is underway, as part of plans to phase out diesel engines. The initiative was launched in February 2022, with the trials ...