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22 November 2023 13:18

More trains for Sussex passengers

Passengers at five Sussex stations will have more trains to choose from when Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) introduces its new timetable from Sunday 10 December.

22 November 2023 13:16

More peak-time seats on Thameslink for Beds and Herts commuters

Thameslink is increasing capacity for Bedfordshire and Hertfordshire commuters in the morning and evening peak hours when it introduces a new timetable in December.

21 November 2023 08:37

Bigger and better Gatwick Airport station opens to passengers

A new look Gatwick Airport station has this morning (Tuesday 21 November) opened to passengers, transforming the journey from train to plane and giving passengers travelling between Brighton and London easier, faster, more reliable journeys

9 November 2023 12:35

Govia Thameslink Railway awards £375,000 for community-led social and environmental projects

Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) has awarded grants totalling £375,000 to 19 charities who are launching community projects in areas served by the train operator.

9 November 2023 12:27

Train firm awards £375,000 for community-led social and environmental projects

Govia Thameslink Railway has awarded grants totalling £375,000 to 19 charities who are launching community projects in areas served by the train operator.

9 November 2023 12:02

Bigger and better Gatwick Airport station to open on 21 November

A new look Gatwick Airport station is set to open to passengers on Tuesday 21 November, transforming the journey from train to plane and giving passengers travelling between Brighton and London easier, faster, more reliable journeys.

7 November 2023 10:33

New partnership calls on rail users to help as it's revealed 170,000 people are reported missing each year

Over three months, GTR will be supporting the charity, Missing People, across its stations and onboard Wi-Fi networks. On average, around 40 people are reported missing every hour in the UK. The partnership comes after GTR awarded £25,000 to support the charity in building awareness about its support helpline.
The UK’s largest rail company, Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), has partnered with

6 November 2023 13:21

Planned upgrade works to impact Thameslink and Great Northern passengers travelling to and from London on 3 December

Thameslink and Great Northern passengers are being urged to consider travelling the day before Sunday 3 December to avoid disruption to services caused by essential improvement work.

1 November 2023 14:08

East Coast Main Line passengers urged to plan ahead with Storm Ciarán set to bring strong winds and heavy rainfall

Passengers planning on travelling to and from London King’s Cross on the East Coast Main Line are being urged to check before they travel as heavy rain accompanied by strong winds in some areas could affect journeys until the weekend.

1 November 2023 13:54

Train company’s computers change lives for hundreds of Malawian children

Children at Chambala Community Day Secondary School in central Malawi have begun to learn computer skills, after the arrival of equipment donated by train company Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR).

30 October 2023 11:05

Engineering work to cause disruption to train travel on weekends throughout November

Network Rail is urging passengers travelling between London and the East Midlands in November and December to check their journey before they travel as major engineering work means journeys will be disrupted on weekends throughout the months.

19 October 2023 11:36

Train company helps thousands of art fans flock to Eastbourne for the Turner Prize 2023

Southern Rail has partnered with Towner Eastbourne to celebrate the prestigious Turner Prize coming to Sussex for the first time.
To help drum up excitement for the exhibition, a meet and great team has been set up at Eastbourne station, welcoming visitors from all over the country who have travelled by train to catch a glimpse of this year’s unique entries.
With Towner situated just 15 min