Great Western Railway (GWR) has been recognised as the best domestic train service in the UK.

GWR secured the top position ahead of LNER, Avanti West Coast, and the Elizabeth Line at the Business Traveller Awards 2024.

These awards are esteemed as the business travel sector's standard for excellence.

The winners were decided by the readership of Business Traveller magazine, with the outcomes verified by an independent market research firm.

The awards ceremony took place at The Steel Yard in London, where over 200 industry figures gathered to witness the announcement made by the publishers of Business Traveller magazine, Ink, with the presentations conducted by BBC Breakfast star Ben Thompson.

Mark Hopwood, the managing director of GWR, expressed the company's pride in receiving the award, highlighting the significance of gaining recognition from the magazine's readership, who frequently use the UK rail network.

Mr Hopwood stated: "This award is recognition of the hard work and commitment shown by colleagues to deliver the best service possible for customers, and also the world-class destinations we are proud to serve on the GWR network."

Tamsin Cocks, the editor of Business Traveller, acknowledged the competitive nature of the awards, stating: "Our readers are a tough crowd to impress, so these results really do reflect the best of the best."

The ceremony also celebrated the relaunch of the magazine in a new venue, adding to the prestige of the occasion.

The Business Traveller Awards have been recognising excellence in the industry for nearly 40 years.