Govia Thameslink Railway’s (GTR’s) first Class 387/1 Great Northern Electrostar train has been retrofitted with ETCS in-cab signalling as part of the East Coast Digital Programme, designed to reduce delays and give passengers a more reliable service
Two new lifts to serve platforms 3/4 and 7/8 have now opened at Finsbury Park railway station, opening up travel opportunities for more people.
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Rail passengers travelling to and from London this coming weekend (22 and 23 April) are being reminded to plan their journeys in advance because planned engineering work by Network Rail will affect Southern and Thameslink train services on several routes.
The 100th Class 377 Electrostar operated by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has completed the £100m 'Project Aurora' upgrade programme, returning to passenger service with a host of new features that significantly improve reliability and passenger experience.
Southern Railway colleagues joined family and friends of renowned rail user group leader Trevor Tupper OBE to unveil a commemorative bench at Chichester, his home station
Passengers in the East Midlands are being advised to plan ahead on the weekend of 22 and 23 April as electrification work means changes to services between Kettering and Corby. There’s also intensive maintenance work between London and Kentish Town at the very southern end of the Midland Main Line, resulting in reduced Thameslink and East Midlands Railway services.
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Magical murals and improved lighting have transformed the Meldreth to Melbourn underpass, thanks to community action. The vibrant murals have the feel of a giant art gallery and include artwork from 40 community groups, painted by volunteers of all ages over the Easter break. More than 100 volunteers helped in the first week alone.
Siggy Cragwell, Thameslink's very special station assistant from Elstree & Borehamwood, has recorded bite-sized memories with the BBC to teach 5–7-year-olds about how the railway has changed over the years
Passengers are reminded to plan ahead and check their journeys as vital upgrades are completed on Network Rail’s Sussex route this Easter.
Britain’s tiniest train station has opened at Blackfriars – and it’s especially for bugs!
Part of a living art installation by rail operator GTR to celebrate spring and biodiversity
GTR is encouraging customers and local communities to support wildlife in their gardens and local areas
A train station especially for bugs has arrived at London Blackfriars today as part of a new living art inst
Govia Thameslink Railway has published an Easy Ticket Guide to coincide with World Autism Acceptance Week
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Children at a rural primary school in Malawi are learning computer skills on recycled tablets provided by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) in partnership with IT recycling and education charity the Turing Trust.
The train company donated over 200 redundant Android tablets to the Trust in November 2021. The charity’s IT workshop team have carried out a comprehensive, data-secure refurbishm
