The Greater Western franchise was formed by the merger of the former InterCity Great Western, Thames and Wessex franchises.
First Great Western
2006–2015
FirstGroup was awarded the franchise in 2006 having previously operated both the InterCity Great Western and Thames franchises.
Great Western Railway
- Not to be confused with the pre-nationalisation railway operator of the same name.
2015–present
FirstGroup rebranded the company 'Great Western Railway' in 2015.
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Great Western Railway (train operating company) |
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