Panel gives rail commuters a say

Train operator First Great Western has appointed 15 new customers to a panel which aims to give train passengers a say on its services.

The firm said it had created three sub-groups to represent the South West, Bristol and Thames Valley areas.

Each of the panel members have been assigned a rail route to represent.

A spokeswoman said: "Rather than tackling individual issues, the panel is designed to ensure there is input into our strategic decisions."

First Great Western runs train services from London through the Thames Valley, the South West of England and the Cotswolds.