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Southern and Gatwick Express trains win reliability prizes
Press releases • Nov 28, 2019 12:20 GMT
Trains used on Southern and Gatwick Express routes have picked up three medals for reliability. Rail industry ‘Golden Spanner’ awards were given to trains used on suburban services in south London and Surrey as well as those between Uckfield and London Bridge, Eastbourne and Ashford, and Brighton, Gatwick and Victoria.
Great Sock Appeal Needs YOU This Christmas
Press releases • Nov 21, 2019 11:53 GMT
Selected homeless charities partner with Govia Thameslink Railway to support the homeless over the festive season
Southern and Gatwick Express celebrate newly-trained local train drivers
Press releases • Nov 21, 2019 10:41 GMT
A group of 69 trainee and newly-qualified train drivers were celebrated in an event at Fairfield Halls, East Croydon, last week
GTR pledges passenger benefits in £15m station investment programme
Press releases • Nov 19, 2019 15:00 GMT
Life-saving heart restarters, LED lighting and landscaping are among the improvements being delivered by Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) during the first phase of an investment programme to directly benefit passengers
Commuters can now travel smart across the South East rail network
Press releases • Nov 13, 2019 12:14 GMT
Rail commuters in the Southeast can now use time-saving, convenient smartcards in place of paper tickets across the Thameslink, Southern, Great Northern and Southeastern networks
Free travel on Remembrance Sunday for Armed Forces, veterans and cadets on Southern, Gatwick Express, Thameslink and Great Northern
Press releases • Nov 01, 2019 17:00 GMT
Members of the Armed Forces, veterans and cadets will all be able to travel to Remembrance Sunday events for free with Govia Thameslink Railway
“Smart” brakes improve energy consumption on Govia Thameslink Railway fleet
Press releases • Nov 01, 2019 11:03 GMT
GTR’s trains are now returning over 50% more energy to the network to help power the fleet, following the completion of a £2bn modernisation programme.
Railway colleagues raise over £13,000 for youth charity
Press releases • Oct 18, 2019 09:58 BST
Railway colleagues have smashed their fundraising target for a youth charity after a series of events, including a team taking part in a 90-mile cycle ride.
GTR celebrates major station investment programme as part of industry #StationsDay
Press releases • Oct 15, 2019 09:36 BST
From new lifts and Oyster acceptance to extra toilets, Govia Thameslink Railway is showcasing the wide-ranging improvements across its network in the past year as part of #StationsDay.
A rail network of opportunities: the women of GTR
Press releases • Oct 03, 2019 10:59 BST
The UK’s largest rail franchise is highlighting the roles and opportunities available to women across the rail network alongside the launch of its new recruitment system as part of its ongoing work toward a more diverse workforce.
The Women of Govia Thameslink Railway - case studies
Press releases • Oct 03, 2019 10:30 BST
Women across the Govia Thameslink Railway network talk about their roles and why they enjoy working in the rail industry.
GTR completes massive investment in new rolling stock
Press releases • Oct 01, 2019 10:03 BST
Rolling stock cascade thought to be UK’s biggest
Rail colleagues prepare for mammoth 90-mile cycle ride to support The Prince’s Trust
Press releases • Sep 27, 2019 11:31 BST
Twenty-two Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) workers from Stevenage, Hitchin, Huntingdon, Royston, London and Croydon are hoping to raise over £5,000 for The Prince’s Trust after seeing first-hand how the organisation helps young people from disadvantaged backgrounds get into work.
Young People Train for Success with £1.6 million Social Boost
Press releases • Sep 23, 2019 16:26 BST
London. September 23. Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR), the UK’s largest rail operator, and young people’s charity, The Prince’s Trust, have today announced that their Get into Railways training programme has generated £1.6 million of social benefit [see editor's note] to UK society over the last five years.
Govia Thameslink Railway operations team to take on European banger challenge
Press releases • Sep 17, 2019 11:29 BST
Five colleagues are finalising preparations ahead of driving a 14-year-old former taxi nearly 1,300 miles across Europe as part of a fundraising challenge.
Final travel advice ahead of Brighton & Hove Pride 2019
Press releases • Jul 30, 2019 11:14 BST
Govia Thameslink Railway (GTR) is finalising preparations at the station to help the city celebrate the event
“Trainbow” departs for Brighton & Hove Pride
Press releases • Jul 18, 2019 11:16 BST
Govia Thameslink Railway today unveiled a special edition train emblazoned with a rainbow livery ahead of the upcoming Brighton & Hove Pride
GTR marks commitment to greater diversity with launch of Women’s Network
Press releases • Jun 28, 2019 09:36 BST
The UK’s largest rail franchise is working to create a more diverse and inclusive workforce by committing to changing internal workplace practices to ensure that more women join and crucially, stay within the rail industry.
Passenger satisfaction on Southern at seven-year high
Press releases • Jun 27, 2019 10:17 BST
Satisfaction levels among Southern Rail passengers are at the highest level for seven years, national watchdog Transport Focus has announced.
12 young people thrilled to land jobs at Govia Thameslink Railway
Press releases • Jun 12, 2019 14:25 BST
Emotions ran high as 12 young people were offered jobs by Govia Thameslink Railway after successfully completing a four-week work experience scheme run in partnership with The Prince’s Trust.