Great Western Railway controversies
Controversies tied to this brand in public sources. A listing is not a finding of fault.
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2021
Cracks found in Hitachi Class 800 trains
Hazard disclosure
Cracks were found in more than one Hitachi 800 train. Great Western Railway said its fleet was being inspected as a precaution, and Hitachi Rail said it was working with partners to resolve the issue.
Company response
Apology — Hitachi Rail
Hitachi Rail has this morning issued an apology to passengers affected by the travel disruption and said it is working to resolve the issue "quickly and safely".
Source excerpt
A GWR spokesperson said a crack was spotted in multiple trains which they operate, so all 93 Hitachi 800s in their fleet are now being inspected as a “precaution”.
The cause of last-minute train cancellations across the country is due to a crack which has been found on “more than one” Hitachi 800 train, Great Western Railway (GWR) has confirmed.