First Great Western rebrands to Great Western Railway and related department changes

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[paul7575]

Wasn't it determined that none of the stock that is planned to be released during the direct award is being re-liveried, and the green HST^▸ (High Speed Train) will therefore remain unique?

Paul

[Rhydgaled]

Wasn't it determined that none of the stock that is planned to be released during the direct award is being re-liveried, and the green HST^▸ (High Speed Train) will therefore remain unique?

Paul

I seem to recall one comment (on this forum on WNXX^▸ (Stored Unserviceable, Mainline Locos HQ All Classes), I forget which) that two sets would be done in green for the launch (one with a refurbished interior, the other staying the same internally) but other than that I think the jist was that no more would be done. I also read somewhere that the green set has had some mods done as a trial by the ROSCO^» (Rolling Stock Owning Company - about) (Angel trains I think) for any sets which may find other uses after replacement on the Great Western.

Incidently, does each set of FirstGW mark3s have a 'correct' formation (eg. I seem to recall reading that Chiltern's plug door rakes have coaches numbered in sequence like 12601, 12602, 12603 etc. in one set) which FirstGWR try to reform whenever coaches get muddled between sets or do they not care whether it is any buffet, any FO, any TGS etc. on any dynamic lines blue set?

[Henry]

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[Chris from Nailsea]

From the Great Western Railway press invite:

Golden age of rail takes step closer as GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) launches new uniform

On Wednesday 20 April Great Western Railway will take on the fashion world as it launches its new staff uniform at Bath in Fashion.

The company is progressing its journey as GWR, reflecting the pride and heritage of the railway and the communities that it serves.

To be exhibited at a special cat walk show, over 3,800 front line staff have been issued with their new uniform, and a select few can be seen showing it off at the fashion festival prior to them being worn by all staff at GWR stations and on board services from Monday 25 April.

GWR Managing Director Mark Hopwood said: ^The launch of these new uniforms is an important step as we seek to bring about a renaissance of rail marked by the biggest investment on the Great Western network in more than a generation. This will see new or refurbished trains on every part of the network, resulting in more frequent and faster journeys and an increase in the number of seats. These, and a range of further passenger benefits, will keep people moving and communities prospering, helping to drive economic growth across the South West.^

Recycle and upcycle options for all of the old uniforms are being explored; which could see as many as 10,000 pieces of clothing either provided to prison service textile workshops, or converted into diesel fuel.

In September the train operating company rebranded from First Great Western to GWR, marking a renaissance of rail and the start of the largest fleet upgrade in the network^s history, with new or updated trains on every part of the network, increasing capacity, journey frequency, and cutting journey times.

Over the next three years, the company will switch from operating the oldest fleet in the country to the newest. This will deliver 7,900 more peak time seats in and out of London Paddington, with 9,600 more seats available across the fleet every day by 2019. That^s three million additional seats per year across the network.

GWR branded uniforms have been provided for staff; trains will be re-liveried and branded in line with routine maintenance, and stations repainted.

[TaplowGreen]

Blimey, even Dr Goebbels would have been pleased with that one!!! 

[Fourbee]

Are TransPennine Express staff getting new uniforms as well?

[ellendune]

Blimey, even Dr Goebbels would have been pleased with that one!!! 

I cannot see anything untrue in what was said.  Have I missed something. 

[TaplowGreen]

Blimey, even Dr Goebbels would have been pleased with that one!!! 

I cannot see anything untrue in what was said.  Have I missed something. 

Propaganda may be biased/not impartial but is not by definition untrue, it's just intended to promote a particular agenda or perception, for example suggesting that GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) is "reflecting the pride and heritage of the railway and the communities that it serves".

[Chris from Nailsea]

An update, in another Great Western Railway press release:

New GWR^▸ (Great Western Railway) uniform unveiled at Bath in Fashion

Great Western Railway (GWR) has taken the fashion world by storm with the launch of its new staff uniform at Bath in Fashion.

Unveiled at a special catwalk show alongside the Spring collections of leading high street retailers, the Jermyn Street Design uniform was met with applause by the Bath Assembly Rooms^ audience. 

With railway employees taking on top models, the company is progressing its journey as GWR, reflecting the pride and heritage of the railway and the communities that it serves.

Over 3,800 front line staff have been issued with the new uniform, which can be seen at GWR stations and on board services from Monday 25 April.

[Chris from Nailsea]

Wot - no Ollie ?!? 

[ChrisB]

Those ladies neckscarves will last just as long as it takes for one pissed off commuter to grab the ends & pull.....shame

[Chris from Nailsea]

Are they not of the 'instantly detachable' specification - like the clip-on ties worn by male members of staff? 

[TaplowGreen]

The blokes all look thoroughly miserable!

[Chris from Nailsea]

One of the ladies looks quite feisty, though.

[Timmer]

The blokes all look thoroughly miserable!

Just took the words right out my mouth TG. Come on lads at least smile.