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Minehead - special charity excursion train
17 April 2008 First Great Western is running a special excursion train from stations in Wiltshire and the Bristol area for a day out in Minehead on Saturday 10 May. It is an unusual journey, which involves a High Speed Train travelling over the heritage West Somerset Railway.

Cardiff City fans urged to book train now for FA clash
27 March 2008Cardiff City fans planning to travel by train to Wembley for the FA Cup semi-final against Barnsley on 6 April, are advised to buy their tickets as soon as possible to avoid disappointment.

Engineering work means Easter service alterations
12 March 2008First Great Western is highlighting service alterations to train services due to Network Rail engineering works over the Easter holiday 21- 24 March 2008.
Extra trains from First Great Western for the Cheltenham Festival
5 March 2008Train operator First Great Western is helping fans planning to attend the Cheltenham Festival, which runs from 11 – 14 March, by providing extra trains and increasing capacity on regular services
Double award win for FGW
28 February 2008Train operator First Great Western this week won recognition for its major £143 million investment programme to improve its high-speed train fleet.

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