We do have a Mr Field who posts here - it must have got confused. It knows me ..
Dear Mr Ellis,
The first train in our new colours will roll up to the platform on Monday morning, signalling the dawn of a new era for British railways.
Resplendent in green, it will have the letters GWR▸ down the side. Your 'Great Western Railway'.
Our ambition? To rediscover the pioneering spirit that drove Isambard Kingdom Brunel when he built what was then, without question, the world's greatest railway. To dream of something better, and bring prosperity to our region. To make people fall in love with rail travel again.
We've made a short film to tell the story of the Great Western Railway. Take a look and see for yourself how we intend to realise our ambitious plans for a renaissance of rail.
and
The journey begins
This is much more than a rebadging exercise. It's a statement and a mission. We have a far-reaching plan for the greatest transformation in the railway in decades ^ including the largest fleet overhaul since the days of steam and heralding a new age of faster electric trains, equipped with the foremost technology and passenger comforts.
So as you begin to notice the new ticket offices, uniforms and trains in the months ahead, please remember that Great Western Railway is more than just a name. It's a promise, and one we mean to keep.
Kind regards,
Mark Hopwood
Managing Director, GWR
