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 ...

Battery-powered trains could be used more frequently after a successful trial by Great Western Railway (GWR). The rail company says using former underground trains and a rapid-charging system has ...

CELEBRATIONS were held to mark the 75th birthday of Didcot Railway Centre's GWR diesel railcar. The railway heritage centre, behind Didcot Parkway Railway Station, celebrated the milestone at the ...

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 ...