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Please note that railway timetables are changing on Sunday 15th May, including additional services on the Avocet Line. Click here to see the new timetable for our line. As well as restoring the service to pre-pandemic levels, the new timetable … Continue reading →

If you are planning to travel by train over the Christmas period, please check the timetable before you travel. A summary of planned engineering work can be found on the National Rail Enquiries site.

Please note that new timetables came into force on 12th December 2021. The Avocet Line timetable can be viewed here.

There are a number of changes to services at present. Some of these are due to planned engineering work (for example at Bristol Temple Meads) and others from crew shortages. Please check your journey before you travel on the GWR … Continue reading →

Bookings are now open for the 2021/22 season of RSPB wildlife cruises on the River Exe. These cruises provide an excellent opportunity to experience the wealth of overwintering wildlife on the river, in particular the spectacular Avocet, after which our … Continue reading →

Following the reopening of many schools and colleges, GWR has updated it’s travel advice. GWR has also changed the timetable to support this return to school and college. As ever, please check train times before starting your journey. For further … Continue reading →

Please note that GWR, together with other train operating companies, is currently operating an amended timetable due to the reduction in passenger numbers during the current lockdown. You can find out more information on the GWR website. Alternatively, please visit … Continue reading →

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.