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Railway colleagues clock up the miles in aid of NHS heroes
Press releases • May 28, 2020 13:19 BST
A team of Govia Thameslink Railway colleagues have cycled, walked and jogged more than 800 miles to raise cash for NHS staff and volunteers caring for Covid-19 patients.
GTR using 30-day Coronavirus killer to further protect passengers and colleagues
Press releases • May 26, 2020 10:38 BST
Govia Thameslink Railway’s entire fleet of Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express trains, plus stations and staff areas have been treated with a powerful new viruscide which sticks to surfaces, killing the Coronavirus for up to 30 days
Railway colleagues praised for life-saving actions
Press releases • May 21, 2020 16:03 BST
To mark Mental Health Awareness Week, Govia Thameslink Railway is shining a light on how caring colleagues go above and beyond to help some of the most vulnerable in their time of need.
Rail staff band together with uplifting song to praise key workers and raise money for NHS
Press releases • May 15, 2020 09:09 BST
Two Southern conductors and a train driver at Eastbourne have banded together to produce their own version of a classic song - re-written to show support for the NHS and key workers
Timetables to change from 17 May – please check before travelling
Press releases • May 13, 2020 16:17 BST
Following the latest Government guidance for passengers on how to travel safely, Govia Thameslink Railway will be running a different Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern timetable from Sunday 17 May
Sussex family go the extra mile (or 26) to support bowel cancer charity
Press releases • May 05, 2020 15:22 BST
A Sussex family has undertaken a huge fundraising drive by running a full marathon in their own garden.
Passengers in Sussex are advised to only travel if necessary, over Early May Bank Holiday weekend
Press releases • May 04, 2020 15:24 BST
Network Rail has issued the following press release about engineering work over the Bank Holiday weekend: Network Rail is advising passengers to continue following Government advice and only use public transport if they need to. Vital engineering work will affect train services between Three Bridges and Brighton/Lewes this weekend.
Southern station staff show appreciation for NHS
Press releases • May 04, 2020 11:46 BST
Barnham railway station is awash with rainbows as a thank you to NHS staff, carers and key workers.
Southern Rail’s partnership offers pedal power to NHS key workers
Press releases • Apr 27, 2020 11:22 BST
Southern Rail is working with specialist cycle repair company Handlebars to give free bikes to NHS key workers.
Govia Thameslink Railway re-brands trains to support NHS
Press releases • Apr 20, 2020 15:04 BST
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has unveiled three re-branded trains paying homage to NHS staff across the UK fighting Covid-19
Eastbourne railway workers support families in need with Easter egg donation
Press releases • Apr 15, 2020 15:10 BST
Staff at Eastbourne station gave families a special treat this Easter after having received a generous donation of chocolate eggs from Morrisons.
Govia Thameslink Railway offers free train travel to victims fleeing domestic abuse
Press releases • Apr 09, 2020 15:53 BST
Govia Thameslink Railway is supporting a nationwide initiative to help domestic abuse victims reach refuge accommodation by offering free train travel.
Railway team sets up hand sanitiser bottling plant in campaign to keep services running
Press releases • Apr 03, 2020 09:00 BST
Southern’s team has turned one of its depots into a hand sanitiser bottling plant as they meet the needs of colleagues in the front line, helping keep services running during the Coronavirus pandemic
Network Rail on track to reopen East Grinstead line for Monday – but please do check before you travel and only travel if you have to
Press releases • Mar 27, 2020 12:57 GMT
Network Rail remains on track to complete landslip repairs to reopen the East Grinstead railway line for key workers and passengers for whom travel is absolutely essential, on Monday 30 March, although the impact of the Coronavirus outbreak could still cause a delay
Touching tribute to much-loved Uckfield Station Assistant Diane Pryce
Press releases • Mar 26, 2020 12:29 GMT
A Southern station assistant at the heart of the Uckfield community has been remembered with a plaque and nine yellow rose bushes – to signify the nine years she worked at the station.
GTR announces further-reduced rail timetable from Monday 30 March
Press releases • Mar 26, 2020 09:30 GMT
As previously advertised, further reductions will be made to Southern, Thameslink, and Great Northern services from Monday, 30 March, as part of the phased timetable changes agreed with Government to maintain train services for key workers
Reduced timetable to be introduced for GTR services
Press releases • Mar 20, 2020 10:28 GMT
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), which operates Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, has today announced that it will move to a revised train timetable as the rail industry works together to manage and protect services for key workers.
Smart way to travel now available from a railway kiosk near you
Press releases • Mar 10, 2020 15:00 GMT
• Key Smartcard convenience dispensed at self-service station machines on Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern network Southern, Thameslink and Great Northern passengers can now pick up a highly convenient free, reusable Key Smartcard directly from kiosks at 12 of the operators’ busiest stations outside London.
Boost to gardeners’ green credentials at Southern’s Angmering station
Press releases • Mar 09, 2020 14:32 GMT
Southern’s Angmering station gardeners are adding to their green credentials with a new water butt so they can avoid using tap water to maintain their wildflower display.
Wivelsfield station awarded £1 million for new passenger lift
Press releases • Mar 05, 2020 15:45 GMT
Southern Railway, Mid Sussex District Council and Network Rail have welcomed a £1 million award from the Department for Transport for step-fee access improvements at Wivelsfield station. The investment comes from the national Access for All programme, funded by the department and administered by Network Rail.