During this year’s Green Skills Week (5th– 9th April), the UK’s largest rail operator is taking the opportunity to inspire the next generation about a sustainable future. In partnership with UK charity, Speakers for Schools, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) will discuss how its dedicated environment team are working hard to reduce the company’s carbon footprint.
The virtual event, which takes pla
Network Rail have issued the following press release about engineering work planned for the Easter weekend:
Network Rail will use Sunday 4 and Monday 5 April over the Easter weekend to continue upgrading Gatwick Airport station which is open for travel, to improve future journeys for passengers.
Work on improving Gatwick Airport station will continue with the installation of five lifts w
The UK’s biggest rail franchise is offering twice-weekly rapid lateral flow tests to its colleagues who can’t work from home. It’s part of a Government scheme to help stem the spread of Covid-19 and give added reassurance to staff, as well as passengers when they return to the railway.
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), operator of Southern, Thameslink, Great Northern and Gatwick Express, has set
Network Rail have issued the following press release about Southbourne station's platform refurbishment:
Passengers in West Sussex will now benefit from £383k platform upgrade to improve journeys for all who use the station.
Southbourne railway station serves the village of Southbourne in West Sussex. It is on the West Coastway Line between Brighton and Southampton and lies on the edge of th
Network Rail have issued the following press release about Southbourne station's platform refurbishment:
Passengers in West Sussex will now benefit from £383k platform upgrade to improve journeys for all who use the station.
Southbourne railway station serves the village of Southbourne in West Sussex. It is on the West Coastway Line between Brighton and Southampton and lies on the edge of th
Ahead of schools and colleges returning to face-to-face learning from Monday 8th March, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is sharing advice and reassurance to pupils and students who plan to travel by train.
On 22nd February, the train company introduced a reduced timetable to better match the fewer number of passengers travelling due to lockdown. The new timetable follows feedback from key worker
Ahead of schools and colleges returning to face-to-face learning from Monday 8th March, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is sharing advice and reassurance to pupils and students who plan to travel by train.
On 22nd February, the train company introduced a reduced timetable to better match the fewer number of passengers travelling due to lockdown. The new timetable follows feedback from key worker
A grandfather welled up with emotion as he was reunited with his old teddy bear and other long-forgotten toys that had been unearthed during Southern Rail’s renovation of Bishopstone station, near Seaford.
Guy Wright, 54, of Newhaven, spotted his childhood treasures on the local TV news as they reported how contractors had discovered the strange hoard behind wooden shutters that had been unopen
Govia Thameslink Railway and Network Rail partnership gives Tulse Hill passengers a comfort boost
Stylish new canopy replaces south London station’s outdated shelters
Safety and security features complete a wide-ranging upgrade
Southern and Thameslink passengers returning to Tulse Hill station when travel restrictions are lifted will enjoy a package of comforting improvements. New features inc
Network Rail has issued the following press release about work which will affect Southern and Thameslink services
Passengers with Southern and Thameslink are advised to plan ahead for major work on the Arun Valley Line in the summer. Network Rail engineers will be rebuilding a crucial section of West Sussex’s railway, including a nine day period in August when there will be no trains through Ho
Contractors working for Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) have unearthed a strange hoard of abandoned objects at Bishopstone station.
The workers had started tidying up inside the station to get ready for a major refurbishment of the Grade II-listed building. As they pulled up the wooden shutters of the old parcel office, unopened for over 30 years, they had no inkling of what they were about to r
Network Rail and GTR have issued the following press release
Three-day closure at London King’s Cross from Friday 26 until Sunday 28 February (inclusive) paves way for main stage of £1.2billion East Coast Main Line upgrade starting next week
No Thameslink or Great Northern services south of Potters Bar, New Barnet and Gordon Hill this Friday with further changes over the weekend
Further work w
