Campaign Gains Momentum to Restore Historic Hereford-Ross-on-Wye-Gloucester Railway Line Monday, December 8, 2025 railway herefordshire transport reopening feasibility infrastructure beeching gloucester ross-on-wye publictransport sport Calls are growing to reopen the historic railway line connecting Hereford, Ross-on-Wye, and Gloucester, a route that was discontinued under the Beeching cuts in the mid-1960s. Advocates argue that restoring this line could … Read More
Dom Joly Slams GWR: Declares He’s Done Commuting from Cheltenham to London by Train Saturday, December 6, 2025 domjoly gwr cheltenham commuting trainservice railway london transport travel frustration Comedian Dom Joly has launched a fiery critique of Great Western Railway (GWR), likening his train commute from Cheltenham to London to traveling from New York in terms of cost and inconvenience. Since moving with his family … Read More
Dom Joly Slams GWR: Commuting Between Cheltenham and London ‘More Expensive Than New York’ Saturday, December 6, 2025 domjoly gwr commuting cheltenham london railway trainservice travel transport publictransport sport Comedian Dom Joly has publicly criticized Great Western Railway (GWR) over the poor and overpriced train service between Cheltenham and London. The award-winning comedian, broadcaster, and travel writer expressed frustration … Read More
Man Assaults Railway Staff During Ticket Dispute at Gloucester Station Monday, November 17, 2025 assault railway gloucester police investigation ticket dispute suspect britishtransportpolice crime sport On Sunday, October 26, a man assaulted railway staff at Gloucester railway station during a dispute over his ticket. The incident occurred just before 11 a.m. when the individual attempted to travel using a child’s … Read More
Thomas the Tank Engine Creator Commemorated with Blue Plaque at Former Gloucestershire Residence Friday, October 17, 2025 thomas tankengine blueplaque gloucestershire stroud anniversary literature children railway commemoration The creator of Thomas the Tank Engine is being honoured with a blue plaque at his former home at 30 Rodborough Avenue in Stroud, Gloucestershire. This tribute marks the 80th anniversary of the publication of the first classic … Read More
Day One of Trains Skipping Gloucester Railway Station Saturday, September 27, 2025 gloucester train railway disruption transport travel service schedule region station The first day of train services bypassing Gloucester railway station has begun, affecting schedules across the region. For the next nine days, passengers can expect disruptions as trains do not stop at Gloucester, requiring …