Great Western Railway (GWR) Train Services

Great Western Railway (GWR) is a major British train operating company that provides high-speed, commuter, and regional services across the West of England, South Wales, and components of Greater London. The brand carries a historic legacy, adopting the name of the original Victorian-era company founded by Isambard Kingdom Brunel in 1833. While the modern iteration was rebranded from 'First Great Western' in 2015 to pay homage to its heritage, it operates under the franchise system of the United Kingdom rail network.

The trains used by GWR, such as the Intercity Express Trains (Class 800 and 802), are manufactured by Hitachi Rail, which has facilities in both Japan and Newton Aycliffe, England. Ownership of the brand currently sits with FirstGroup plc, a major transport corporation based in Scotland. FirstGroup has maintained the franchise through various management contracts and direct awards since the privatization of British Rail, positioning GWR as one of the most prominent rail brands in the UK.