The Great Western Railway (GWR) was a United Kingdom British train company that connected London to the West of England, Wales, and the West Midlands featured in Train Sim World. It was founded in 1833 and was a major civil engineering project led by Isambard Kingdom Brunel.
How it was established:
- Parliament established the GWR in 1835
- Construction began the following year
- The first train ran in 1838
- The initial route between London and Bristol was completed in 1841
What it did:
- Operated long-distance services between London and the West Country
- Operated commuter services between London Paddington and the Thames Valley region
- Operated regional services throughout the West of England and South Wales
- Operated the Heathrow Express service
What happened to it:
- In 1948, the GWR was nationalized and became part of British Rail, Western Region.
Great Western Railway Headquarters
London, United Kingdom
