Wind turbine // Credit: RailAdvent Parked in the siding near the turbine was an Ex-GWR HST carriage, and this is being used as a test bed for a new way to get rid of toilet waste. Ex-GWR HST carriage ...

The May 19 timetable change is expected to bring some changes to the duties worked by Great Western Railway ’s last remaining ...

The founder of the Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has begun his second Guinness World Record, GWR, attempt for the longest chess marathon. The Nigerian chess champion started the attempt at ...

Did you know that Great Western Railway (GWR) was fondly known as ‘God’s Wonderful Railway’ in the 1900s? That might be hard to believe when you consider the average UK rail experience in 2025 feels ...

In a post shared on her Facebook page on May 8, 2025, Asantewaa posted screenshots of a detailed communication from Guinness World Records (GWR) announcing her disqualification. The organisation ...

The decision from GWR hinged on a breach of the organisation’s guidelines regarding rest breaks during endurance activities. According to GWR rules, participants are allowed a five-minute rest ...

Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya, has officially received recognition from Guinness World Records for the longest chess marathon, after completing an ...

Nigerian chess master and founder of Chess in Slums Africa, Tunde Onakoya has made history by setting a new Guinness World Record (GWR) for the longest chess marathon. Onakoya achieved the ...

The GWR attempt commenced on Thursday at Times Square, New York City, as the Nigerian chess champion and founder of Chess in Slums Africa looks to break a 61-hour marathon. Tunde Onakoya ...

Note that Onakoya’s achievement is subject to verification and confirmation by the GWR. This isn’t Onakoya’s first attempt; he previously completed a 60-hour chess marathon in April 2024.

The routes affected included: GWR trains from the West Country to Cardiff Central GWR trains from Portsmouth, Southampton, Salisbury and Westbury to Cardiff Central GWR train services from London ...