The Great Western Railway was built specifically to serve the rail transportation needs of the Great Western Sugar Co. Its primary purpose was to haul freshly harvested sugar beets from the ...

The new QR codes celebrate the heritage of our railways Passengers will be able to learn about the "unique" history of our railways thanks to new QR codes at stations. Great Western Railway (GWR) ...

Historian Ken Jessen will speak about the Great Western Sugar Company and the railway that brought products and supplies to the factory during a special event Saturday, March 29. LOVELAND, CO - Oct.

School children are being given the opportunity to learn about the birth of the Great Western Railway (GWR) thanks to a new free interactive theatre show. Performed by Prime Theatre, Meet Mrs Smith ...

In 2017 we set about adding to the storied history of Great Western Railway; (Re)building awareness for the reinstated brand, growing revenue for the business, and ultimately helping secure the Direct ...

A train has been named in honour of Cyril Bleasdale, one of Britain's most influential railway figures. At a special ceremony at London Paddington, a lone piper led a poignant tribute as Great Western ...

Great Western Railway Ltd., Saskatchewan, has acquired 150 grain hopper railcars from the Government of Saskatchewan, following a competitive bidding process. This is GWR’s first purchase of its kind ...

Her Majesty the Queen has marked the 175th anniversary of the first rail journey made by a monarch, recreating the original journey made by Queen Victoria, before naming a new intercity express train ...

West Somerset Railway’s Autumn Steam Weekend (17–19 Oct) showcases rare fireless locomotive Boots Number 1, historic engines, ...

Just over 180 years ago a group of men representing business interests in Bristol and London held a meeting to form a company to build a railway between the two cities. Among the items on the agenda ...