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  • ​First Impressions in National Finals

    Thameslink’s Elstree & Borehamwood station was shortlisted for the “It's Your Station” category of the Association of Community Rail (ACORP) Awards. ACoRP is a national body which encourages community involvement with local rail stations.

  • GTR sets RMT deadline to end dispute

    Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has today set out "a fair, clear and unambiguous" plan of action to the RMT union to settle the 10 months-old dispute over the role of conductors on Southern trains.

  • Young adults with disabilities enjoy a great day out

    Boathouse Theatre Arts is a performing arts company for young adults and children with disabilities in East Sussex, stretching an area from Rye to Eastbourne, and Southern recently made a donation for the group to go to Eastbourne and enjoy a performance at the Devonshire Theatre.

  • GTR renews entire Gatwick Express train fleet

    Govia Thameslink Railway has finished updating its entire Gatwick Express fleet with modern Class 387/2s, giving passengers a superior passenger experience on the premium non-stop airport service to and from London Victoria and its extensions to Brighton.

  • GTR appoints new Chief Operating Officer

    Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest rail franchise, has appointed Nick Brown (pictured) as its new Chief Operating Officer, it was announced today (Monday 26 September).

  • GTR appoints new Chief Operating Officer

    Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest rail franchise, has appointed Nick Brown (pictured) as its new Chief Operating Officer, it was announced today.

  • Southern responds to latest RMT strike dates

    Commenting on the RMT’s latest round of strike dates, Angie Doll, GTR’s Passenger Services Director, said: “The RMT’s desire to heap yet further travel misery on the public and affect the everyday lives of so many people is shameful."

  • Southern restores Seaford and Lewes services to timetable

    Train passengers using services between Seaford and Brighton received some welcome news today after Southern Railway announced it is to restore the full timetable on the route from next Monday (26 September).

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