RMT strike action
You may have heard that following the ballot of its Southern conductor members, the RMT union has announced that it intends to hold three 24-hour strikes.
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GTR LAUNCHES LEGAL ACTION TO ENABLE OPERATION OF NEW 12-CAR TRAINS ON GATWICK EXPRESS
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) announces that it has issued proceedings at the High Court to seek an injunction to enable the operation of new 12 car train services on Gatwick Express. This follows the refusal of drivers, at the instruction of the ASLEF Union, to drive the first two services that had been due to operate in 12 car formation over the past ten days.
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Two-tier cycle racks to close for maintenance - Brighton station
From Monday 18th April, the two-tier cycle rack at the rear of Brighton station (opposite the new cycle hub) will close for two weeks for essential maintenance.
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Improving service on board our trains
Passenger journeys on Southern have risen in the past 5 years and demand is set to grow on our busy network. To keep up with this increasing demand and the rising expectations of our customers we are aiming to modernize how we do things at our stations, on board our trains and behind the scenes. Our aim is to make things easier for you, our passengers.
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Extra trains and carriages for runners and spectators for the Brighton Marathon
Southern is putting on a series of special trains to ensure that everyone can get to the start of Brighton’s 2016 marathon. At 9.15am on Sunday 17th April, runners will start from Preston Park and finish at Brighton’s Madeira Drive.
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Gatwick Express 12 carriage trains - a statement from Gatwick Express
Gatwick Express started the introduction of a new fleet of trains in February. These trains are much better for passengers with Wi-Fi, more space for luggage and full accessibility for disabled passengers, including those using mobility scooters who can’t use the older trains.
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Great Northern gives Cambridge students lesson in train travel
Great Northern has shown students from Cambridge charity Red Balloon just how easy it is to travel by train.
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Time for change: Thameslink station partnership revitalises Cricklewood
A stylish station clock, flowerbeds and children’s art display are just some of the improvements the Cricklewood Town Team has in store for Cricklewood station, which it has just adopted in association with train operator Thameslink.
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Network Rail overnight work means changes to Arun Valley weekday late evening services
Network Rail is about to start a programme of work on a 10 mile stretch of the Arun Valley Line to remove, clean and replace ballast. The work will take place overnight until August, (with a two-week break in June) but in order for the programme to be completed within the 18-week period, changes to late evening Southern services on the line will be necessary.
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Stevenage station cyclists given great new secure bike racks
New bicycle racks, providing 30% more places for pedalling passengers to leave their bikes, are being installed by Great Northern at Stevenage station in a bid to improve sustainable travel in the town.
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Southern’s ‘Try the Train’ day a huge success
10 young people with learning difficulties who have rarely or never travelled on a train before, have been shown just how easy it is from start to finish by Southern, travelling from Redhill station London Bridge, as part of Southern’s ‘Try the Train’ initiative.
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Prince’s Trust youngsters offered jobs by Southern
Four youngsters have been offered permanent positions with Southern following their participation in a programme designed to help young people develop their employability skills. A further two candidates have been encouraged to apply for other roles within the company.
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