Great Western Railway trains
The Great Western operator, running high-speed trains from London Paddington to the West of England and Wales, plus busy Thames Valley services.
Photo: Mark Fischer · CC BY-SA 2.0 · via Wikimedia Commons
About Great Western Railway
Great Western Railway (GWR) runs services across the historic Great Western network, from London Paddington to Bristol, South Wales and the far South West, alongside a large fleet of regional and commuter trains in the Thames Valley and beyond. Its dark-green branding is instantly recognisable.
Routes & network
- London Paddington to Reading, Bristol, Cardiff, Exeter, Plymouth and Penzance
- Thames Valley and West of England regional services
Fleet
- Class 800 and Class 802 (Intercity Express, bi-mode)
- Class 387 (electric commuter units)
- Class 165 and 166 ‘Turbo’ (diesel units)
How to identify Great Western Railway trains
Look for the deep green livery — from the high-speed Intercity Express trains on the main line to the Turbo units on Thames Valley routes.
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